breakfast

Scrambled Eggs with Black Beans and Salsa

PreconceptionMexican-AmericanEasyServes 215 min

Soft scrambled eggs mixed with warm black beans and topped with mild salsa.

This breakfast brings a fantastic mix of whole-food protein and iron to start the day strong, supporting her baseline fertility reserves and energy levels. The eggs provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients like zinc, which are crucial for sperm formation for him. Paired with folate-rich black beans and spinach, this dish helps build protective stores for her and supports healthy sperm DNA for him, all wrapped in a comforting, easy-to-make meal.

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One serving≈280 kcal · 18 g protein

Calories280 kcal

Protein18 g

Carbs17 g · 2.8g sugar

Fat16 g · 6.9g sat

Fiber5.4 g

Sodium975 mg

Folate176 mcg DFE

Iron3.8 mg

Calcium114 mg

Choline317 mg

Iodine82 mcg

Vitamin D86 IU

Vitamin B120.9 mcg

DHA + EPA36 mg

Zinc2.1 mg

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Ingredients

4 eggs, beaten
½ can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup mild salsa
2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
1 tbsp butter
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Method

1In a small pan, gently warm the black beans over low heat.
2In a non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the chopped spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
3Pour the beaten eggs over the spinach. Gently scramble using a spatula, pushing the eggs from the edges to the center until they form soft curds.
4Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
5Divide the eggs and warm black beans between two plates.
6Top each plate with a generous scoop of salsa.

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