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Mexican Beans on Toast

Cultural Context

Mexican Beans on Toast is a beloved breakfast dish that combines hearty black beans with crispy toast. This dish reflects the traditional Mexican practice of using beans as a staple food, often served with fresh ingredients like avocado and lime. Commonly enjoyed in various forms across Mexico, it has gained popularity in other countries, adapting to local tastes while maintaining its comforting essence.

MexicanMXmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 slices bread
1 onion
1 bell pepper
1 egg
1 can kidney beans
semi-hard cheese
fajita spice mix
fresh coriander
olive oil
salt
pepper
cayenne pepper

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide good flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and high in protein.

avocado

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas can mimic the creaminess of avocado at a lower cost.

1

Cut the top and bottom off the bell pepper and slice it into rough chunks.

2

Dice the onion into rough pieces.

3

Add a glug of olive oil to a pan and heat it up.

4

Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pan and sweat them off.

5

Drain the kidney beans and add them to the mixture.

6

Add semi-hard cheese to the mixture.

7

Add a tablespoon of fajita spice mix to the pan.

8

Blend the mixture until it reaches a rough paste consistency.

9

Rip the bread into pieces and add it to the blender.

10

Add one egg to the blender without the shell.

11

Add fresh coriander to the blender.

12

Blend the mixture again until combined.

13

Spread the bean mixture evenly over the bread slices.

14

Place the topped bread into a hot oven at 200°C for about 10 minutes until crispy.

15

Remove from the oven and serve with guacamole and extra chili.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtoasting

Equipment Needed

panblenderoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Frijoles en TostadaMexican Bean Toast
Local Name: frijoles sobre tostadas

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