In many cultures, beans are enjoyed both for breakfast and dinner. Countries in Asia, South America, and Europe all have their own bean breakfast dishes. If you don’t already enjoy beans in the morning, here are some easy recipes to get you started. They are all required to provide more fuel in the morning, much more than a muffin or protein bar.
Scroll down for eight bean breakfast recipes full of protein and fiber.
1. Mung bean porridge with coconut milk
Equal parts salty and sweet, this porridge is a complete breakfast in more ways than one. Mung bean porridge is commonly eaten in Malaysia and Indonesia, not only for breakfast but also for dessert. One spoonful and you’ll see for yourself why it’s such a treat.
Get the recipe: mung bean porridge with coconut milk
2. Costa Rican Rice and Bean Breakfast
Rice and beans are a very common dinner in countries around the world, and in many places the popular pantry duo also makes an appearance at breakfast. In this traditional Costa Rican breakfast, they are prepared with green onions, minced garlic, onion and bell pepper. Then they’re topped with an egg for extra protein.
Get the recipe: Costa Rican Rice and Bean Breakfast
3. Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
Eggs, beans, cheddar cheese and hash browns are all wrapped into a tortilla forming the most perfect breakfast burrito. Add salsa, hot sauce and cilantro for added flavor. Layering avocado slices also adds a satisfying creamy flavor.
Get the recipe: vegetarian breakfast burrito
4. Shakshuka with feta
A traditional North African dish, shakshuka is usually made with poached eggs, tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic, and beans are also delicious. Here, canned White beans are added to a cast iron skillet with all the other ingredients, then topped with crumbled feta cheese.
Get the recipe: feta shakshuka
5. Curry Roasted Potato Breakfast Bowl
Crispy potatoes, chewy black beans, creamy avocado sauce…this breakfast bowl has so many layers of different textures. It certainly doesn’t lack flavor either. The potatoes are roasted with a mixture of curry powder, nutritional yeast and cayenne pepper while the avocado sauce is made with jalapenos and lime juice. It might just become your new favorite savory breakfast.
Get the recipe: curry roasted potato breakfast bowl
6. Migas
In Spain and Portugal, migas are a popular tapas dish made with pork, crispy breadcrumbs and peppers. In Mexico, migas refers to a dish often served for breakfast, consisting of crispy corn tortilla strips and eggs. In this version of Mexican-style migas, tortilla and eggs are combined with black bean cheese, cilantro, garlic and jalapeno.
Get the recipe: migas
7. Baked beans on toast
In the UK, one of the most popular bean breakfast recipes is baked beans on toast, and for good reason: it’s easy and delicious. The key to making beans flavorful is to make sure they are prepared with lots of flavor. In this recipe, that means going with garlic, yellow mustard, and a touch of maple syrup.
Get the recipe: baked beans on toast
8. Avocado and Garlic White Bean Toast
If you like the idea of a breakfast of beans and toast, but baked beans are a little too much for you, try this recipe. It contains white beans, which have a slightly milder taste, and combines them with avocado and garlic.
Get the recipe: avocado and white bean toast with garlic
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