Breakfast Beans Recipe
Discover the ultimate breakfast beans recipe! Learn how to make delicious, healthy, and affordable breakfast beans from scratch with our easy step-by-step guide. Get variations, serving suggestions, and FAQs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried beans cannellini, navy beans, black beans, or a mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Optional: 1/4 cup cooked bacon sausage, or plant-based meat crumbles
Instructions
- Prepare the Beans: If using dried beans, soak them overnight in plenty of water. Drain and rinse the beans, then cook them in a large pot with fresh water for 1–1.5 hours or until tender.
- Sauté the Veggies: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the Flavors: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, smoked paprika, chili powder, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Add the Beans: Add the cooked beans (or canned beans) to the skillet, followed by the vegetable broth and apple cider vinegar. Stir everything together and simmer for 10–15 minutes to thicken the sauce and infuse the beans with flavor.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the beans and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or spice as needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your breakfast beans hot, either alone or paired with eggs, toast, or other breakfast favorites.