Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Beans on Toast Recipe - GardenFork

Login to Save
5K views👍 48
GardenFork
GardenFork
15 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow GardenFork to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Healthy Baked Beans on Toast

Cultural Context

Baked beans on toast is a beloved British comfort food, often enjoyed as a quick meal or breakfast. Traditionally, it combines the hearty flavors of beans with crispy toast, making it a filling dish. Over the years, variations have emerged, including healthier versions that incorporate whole grains and fresh ingredients, appealing to modern dietary preferences.

BritishGBmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 can (15 oz) red beans
1/2 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon pimenton (smoked paprika)
4 slices whole grain bread
to taste cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

canned baked beans

🥗Healthier: homemade baked beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Homemade beans can be lower in sodium and additives.

whole grain bread

🥗Healthier: rye bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Rye bread offers more fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and can be less expensive.

1

Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until softened, avoiding burning, about 3-4 minutes.

2

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until it reaches a nutty color, being careful not to burn it.

3

Add 2 teaspoons of pimenton to the skillet and toast it briefly with the onions and garlic.

4

Mash about a third of the cooked red beans using a potato masher to create a thicker sauce.

5

Combine the mashed beans with the sautéed onion and garlic mixture in the skillet.

6

Toast the whole grain bread until golden brown.

7

Grate cheese and place it on the toasted bread.

8

Plate the dish with the beans on top of the toast and cheese.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtoastingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletpotato mashertoasterpressure cooker

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Baked Beans on ToastBeans on Toast

More Healthy Baked Beans on Toast Videos

(12 videos)

Similar British Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)