Mains & Entrees

November 6, 2022

Black Bean Breakfast Bowl

Bored by Breakfast?

Yeah, me too sometimes. The inspiration for this savory breakfast was straight forward –  use up as many ingredients in my fridge before traveling. Those ingredients would be tomatoes, avocados, a knob of cheese, some lovely mangos. Voila - inspired breakfast.

I can get bored by breakfast as unlike other meals, I tend to gravitate to the same things – oatmeal with a rotation of toppings, yogurt with honey and fruit – all tasty – but it needs to be shaken up. My criteria for breakfast (and for most of us, I'm guessing) are different than dinner.

First, it involves minimal cook / prep time

Second, needs to go well with coffee

This breakfast switches things up and adds some interest. Admittedly, it does add some prep time compared to other weekday breakfasts, but why not spare 12 more minutes to start the day off with something new to break the routine? Just don't hit the snooze!

Black Bean Breakfast Bowl

Savory breakfast bowl, lunch option, or even light dinner

Author:

Amanda Harrell

Prep:

20

min

cook:

10

min

total:

25

min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked Basmati or brown rice
  • 1 can black beans
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or cream (optional for eggs)
  • 1/4 cup grated Jack, Pepper Jack, or Cheddar cheese (optional for eggs)
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1/2 of a mango
  • 1/2 of an avocado
  • handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp salt + salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter (or oil)
  • canola or vegetable oil for cooking
  • Wedge of lime and sea salt to finish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions. While rice is cooking, prep all produce.
  2. Dice onion and chop cherry tomatoes
  3. Heat oil in a small saucepan, add onions and saute 3 minutes until they begin to release their aroma.
  4. Add ½ tsp salt plus all the spices and stir, sauteing another 2 minutes.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes to pan and saute for 2 more minutes, combining the tomatoes until their juices begin to release.
  6. Add black beans (without draining), turn heat to low, and let simmer until ready to use. Make sure they are simmering vs boiling.
  7. While rice and beans are cooking, slice avocado and mango into thick wedges, then grate the cheese if using.
  8. Whisk eggs with milk or cream (optional), a 1/2 tsp salt, and generous amount of black pepper.
  9. Add a tablespoon of butter to a frying pan and once heated, pour in eggs, turning frequently. Add grated cheese and turn off heat once eggs are looking just barely done - no longer liquid-y, but don’t cook beyond that (eggs keep cooking briefly in the pan after heat is turned off).
  10. To plate, add a scoop of rice to one side of a bowl. Spoon black beans into the other side of the bowl.
  11. Add scrambled eggs over the top, then add slices of mango and avocado. You can top with a squeeze of lime for some acid and a pinch of sea salt on the avocado – then enjoy!
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February 20, 2023
Shelby Adams
This is the best birthday gift, sounds delicious, and I can’t wait to enjoy one with you soon!💖
December 27, 2022
CAROl DH
More tips please - these are SO helpful!
November 27, 2022
Shelby Adams
Kanaya still asks for your black beans and cheesy eggs. They were so delicious!