Smoky black bean breakfast bowls
I do love a good dinner bowl, but I thought it only fair that breakfast get a look in too – hence these smoky black bean breakfast bowls!
If you’re not familiar with the ‘dinner bowl’ concept, they’re basically just lots of tasty ingredients piled up together in a bowl. They’re an easy way to make a healthy dinner, and the possibilities are endless (see a couple of my previous dinner bowl recipes: aubergine red Thai curry noodle bowls; kale and tomato brown rice bowls).
These black bean breakfast bowls follow the same formula (a carb + a protein + a few veggies), but with a breakfast twist. They actually make a really decent, hearty meal if breakfast-for-dinner is your kind of thing – or, if you have time in the morning, they’re great to serve for brunch too.
So, what exactly is included in these smoky black bean breakfast bowls?
– smoky black beans (in case you hadn’t guessed) – simply cooked with smoked paprika and chipotle sauce for a smoky, spicy flavour
– crispy potatoes – one of the best parts of any breakfasts in my opinion
– a fried egg – since adding an egg automatically makes any meal suitable for breakfast
– cherry tomatoes and avocado – two of my favourite breakfast veggies
Finish everything off with a good scattering of fresh herbs and a generous pinch of black pepper, and you’ve got a tasty breakfast bowl that will hopefully see you all the way through to dinner time!
As I said, dinner bowls (and breakfast bowls too, of course) are really versatile, so you can mix up this recipe however you like. If you want a vegan breakfast bowl, swap the fried egg for a quick tofu scramble. If you’re not keen on crispy potatoes (weirdo), just add a slice or two of toast instead. Add more veggies, mix up the spices in the black beans, slather everything with hot sauce… the choice is yours.
Let me know how you get on!
Smoky black bean breakfast bowls
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- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 tbsp oil
- 400 g tin black beans, drained (240g, or ~ 1 1/4 cups, when drained)
- 1 tsp chilli powder (mild or hot)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chipotle hot sauce (or other favourite hot sauce)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 2 eggs
- ~ 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- Small handful fresh coriander (cilantro)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes, and prick them a couple of times with a fork. Cook in the microwave for a few minutes, until they are fairly soft (perhaps around 6 minutes – don’t worry if they’re not 100% cooked at this stage). When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them up, and add them to a frying pan with a couple of tablespoons of oil. Cook for around 5 minutes each side, until crispy and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, add the drained tin of black beans to a small saucepan, along with the chilli powder, smoked paprika, chipotle sauce, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until the beans are completely soft and piping hot (add a tablespoon of water if necessary).
- Fry the eggs in a little oil, then serve with the fried potatoes, smoky black beans, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado. Top with fresh coriander if desired.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.
Note: Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on exactly what ingredients you choose.
Ohhh yum! This looks and sounds amazing and quite easy to make! Thank you for sharing. xx
What a great recipe. It looks so colourful!
I need to make more dinner/ breakfast bowls as it’s a good way of getting everything together x
I love breakfast bowls like this and this is packed full of protein, which is even better!
This is fabulous! We enjoyed it for Friday night’s supper – just delicious, thank you. I think this will become a staple in our house. So glad to hear you had such a great time in the US, welcome back to our chilly UK.
I’m really glad you enjoyed this recipe Lesley! Thanks for the comment :)
What a great way to start your day! These bowls must be very filling and healthy! I’d also be happy to eat that for lunch :)
I am looking at my porridge and thinking why on earth do I not have you black bean breakfast bowls?
Haha, because you haven’t made them yet!
Wow, I’m not really a cooked breakfast kinda gal but I think I could seriously go for this one:-)
I’m usually far too lazy for a cooked breakfast, but something like this is amazing if you can be bothered! :D
Oh my goodness now THIS is my kind of breakfast! Or lunch… or any time of the day meal! YUM!
Just found your blog and I love it. I could be a vegan except I like cheese. I would miss milk in my coffee too. Your recipes are perfect for me and even my meat eating family. Thank you.
Thanks Anne, hope you find something here you can all enjoy! :)