Southwest Scramble
Southwest Scramble
Onions, black beans, and warm salsa folded into soft, custardy eggs—finished with guacamole if you like. Cook the eggs low and slow for the best texture.
Yield: 1 generous plate | Active time: 10 minutes | Total: ~12 minutes
Ingredients (per plate)
- Olive oil, 1 tsp (for the onions)
- Onion, 1/2 cup small dice (store-bought diced is fine)
- Black beans, 1/2 cup (canned, rinsed)
- Eggs, 3–4 large (use 3 for lighter, 4 for deluxe)
- Butter, 1 tsp (optional, stirred in at the end for extra silkiness)
- Salsa, 1/2–3/4 cup (roja or verde)
- Optional: 1/4 avocado (sliced) or 2 Tbsp guacamole; cilantro, lime
- To serve (optional): 1–2 corn tortillas or whole-grain toast
Method
- Sauté onions: Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium. Add diced onion with a pinch of salt; cook 3–4 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Warm beans: Stir in black beans and a few spoonfuls of salsa; heat 1 minute. Push the bean–onion mix to one side of the pan.
- Cook eggs low & slow: In a second small skillet (or the open side if large), add eggs over low heat. Gently push from edges toward center with a silicone spatula to form soft curds. Take the pan off heat now and then; patience keeps eggs creamy.
- Finish: When eggs are just set and glossy, fold in the warm beans/onions. Stir in the butter (if using), spoon more salsa on top, and finish with avocado/guac, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve: Great with warmed corn tortillas or toast.
Nutrition (updated estimates)
Calculated for one plate using: 1 tsp olive oil, 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup rinsed black beans, 1/2–3/4 cup salsa. Eggs shown for both 3-egg and 4-egg versions; butter optional. Brands vary.
| Version (per plate) | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 eggs, olive oil | ~430 kcal | ~28 g | ~37 g | ~20 g | ~10 g |
| 3 eggs + 1 tsp butter | ~465 kcal | ~28 g | ~37 g | ~24 g | ~10 g |
| 4 eggs, olive oil | ~500 kcal | ~34 g | ~38 g | ~25 g | ~10 g |
| 4 eggs + 1 tsp butter | ~535 kcal | ~34 g | ~38 g | ~29 g | ~10 g |
| + 1/4 avocado | + ~80–90 kcal | + 1 g | + 4 g | + ~7–8 g | + ~3 g |
| + 2 corn tortillas | + ~110–120 kcal | + ~3 g | + ~24 g | + ~2 g | + ~3 g |
Rule-of-thumb adders: each extra egg ≈ +70 kcal & +6–7 g protein; 1/2 cup beans ≈ +110–120 kcal, +7–8 g protein, +7 g fiber.