Give Scrambled Eggs A Flavorful Fiber Boost By Adding In One Canned Pantry Staple

Making a good scramble is akin to collage-making. It's not so much about the components as what you do with them. Even chicken tenders and French fries alike can be added to a scramble with reasonably tasty results. But you needn't look to leftovers for your next scrambled egg addition, just your pantry. It's beans that you should be reaching for. And no, not the classic Heinz brand — this isn't a full English breakfast type of dish. It's more akin to the Spanish Revuelto con Alubias Blancas, which combines scrambled eggs with white beans as well as paprika, peppers, and Manchego cheese. For this hack, you can replicate the Spanish dish. Or, you can use this combo of white beans and eggs as broad inspiration. 

After all, not only are white beans tasty, but they also pack a wallop in the fiber department (one cup of cooked white beans contains about 11 grams of fiber). This, along with the bean and egg's hefty serving of protein makes it a super filling and nutritious meal. So how should you prepare this combo? You can start by sauteing your drained, canned beans along with any aromatics and veggies you might want. Then, after a few minutes, pour in your egg mixture and cook until done, scraping the pan throughout to get that light, airy scrambled texture. Then remove from heat and serve.

Revuelto con Alubias Blancas uses spices such as cumin and paprika along with peppers, Manchego cheese, and other ingredients to bring a bit of spice and richness that makes it a true delight. This is a great template to follow for this dish. But it's also just one of many possibilities for the egg and white bean combo. If you're a bit bean cautious, you can start simple by adding it to a basic scramble with just salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese. White beans such as cannellini, navy, and great northern beans, are mild enough in taste that they go with just about anything. And the slight nuttiness of those beans makes this dish truly satisfying and a great base for so many pairings.

If you want to really play up the flavors of your white beans, using other ingredients, such as artichokes, spinach, and/or parmesan, can help. These ingredients pair well with white beans and can be easily incorporated into a delicious scramble. Artichokes (especially jarred artichoke hearts) have a lovely mild flavor that goes well with beans and would also play nicely with nutty parmesan as well as spinach. This is, of course, just one direction in which you can take this dish. Try playing with a few different mix-ins, seasonings, and proteins, and see what works.