Black-Eyed Pea and Plantain Protein Porridge with Soft-Boiled Egg

This is a reworked version of the black-eyed pea and plantain pottage many West African kitchens make, simmered down until soft and slightly mashy, then finished with a jammy soft-boiled egg on top. It eats like a savory porridge — warm, filling, and easy on the stomach before an early workout.

Because it combines beans, plantain, and egg, this bowl brings together complex carbs and a genuine protein boost in one dish, which is why we tagged it fitness__athlete_nutrition. It works well as a pre-workout breakfast when you want steady energy rather than something sugary and fast-burning.

Adjust the pepper to taste — a little scotch bonnet or chili flake wakes the whole bowl up, but it's just as good mild.