Homemade Breakfast Beans and Toast
Homemade Breakfast Beans and Toast with Sunny Side Up Egg is a cozy, satisfying meal that will keep you fueled all morning. The beans are made from scratch, offering a rich, savory flavor that pairs perfectly with crispy toast and a runny sunny side up egg. This breakfast is easy to prepare, customizable to your taste, and great for any day of the week.
Warm, homemade beans served on crispy toast with a delicious sunny side up egg on top. This dish combines comfort, nutrition, and flavor in every bite, making it a wonderful way to start your day.
This recipe takes breakfast to the next level by making the beans from scratch. You get to control the seasoning and flavors, ensuring a meal that’s perfectly suited to your tastes. The egg adds richness, and the toast gives the meal just the right crunch.
Tools You’ll Need
- Large saucepan or pot
- Frying pan for cooking the eggs
- Knife and cutting board
- Toaster or skillet for the bread
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Homemade Beans:
- 1 cup dried navy beans (or your favorite beans)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
For the Toast and Eggs:
- 2 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough, whole wheat, or white)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil for frying
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
- Hot sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Beans:
- Start by soaking the dried beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain and rinse before cooking.
- In a large saucepan or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add the soaked beans, tomato paste, and vegetable broth (or water) to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 1-1.5 hours, or until the beans are tender and the liquid thickens. Add more water if needed.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar and season with salt to taste. Keep the beans warm while you prepare the toast and eggs.
2. Prepare the Toast:
- While the beans are cooking, toast the bread slices until crispy and golden. You can use a toaster or heat a skillet over medium-high heat to toast them.
3. Cook the Sunny Side Up Eggs:
- In a frying pan, heat the butter or olive oil over medium-low heat.
- Crack the eggs gently into the pan, one at a time, and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are fully set, but the yolks remain runny. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, carefully remove them from the pan.
4. Assemble the Dish:
- Place the toasted bread slices on a plate.
- Spoon a generous amount of the homemade beans onto each piece of toast.
- Carefully place a sunny side up egg on top of the beans.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and drizzle with hot sauce for an added kick. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade breakfast!
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Homemade Breakfast Beans and Toast with Sunny Side Up Egg
Homemade Breakfast Beans and Toast with Sunny Side Up Egg is a cozy, satisfying meal that will keep you fueled all morning. The beans are made from scratch, offering a rich, savory flavor that pairs perfectly with crispy toast and a runny sunny side up egg. This breakfast is easy to prepare, customizable to your taste, and great for any day of the week.
Equipment
- Large saucepan or pot
- Frying pan for cooking the eggs
- Knife and cutting board
- Toaster or skillet for the bread
- Spatula
Ingredients
- For the Homemade Beans:
- 1 cup dried navy beans or your favorite beans
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- For the Toast and Eggs:
- 2 slices of your favorite bread sourdough, whole wheat, or white
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs optional, for garnish
- Hot sauce optional, for extra flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the Beans:
- Start by soaking the dried beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain and rinse before cooking.
- In a large saucepan or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add the soaked beans, tomato paste, and vegetable broth (or water) to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 1-1.5 hours, or until the beans are tender and the liquid thickens. Add more water if needed.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar and season with salt to taste. Keep the beans warm while you prepare the toast and eggs.
- Prepare the Toast:
- While the beans are cooking, toast the bread slices until crispy and golden. You can use a toaster or heat a skillet over medium-high heat to toast them.
- Cook the Sunny Side Up Eggs:
- In a frying pan, heat the butter or olive oil over medium-low heat.
- Crack the eggs gently into the pan, one at a time, and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are fully set, but the yolks remain runny. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, carefully remove them from the pan.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Place the toasted bread slices on a plate.
- Spoon a generous amount of the homemade beans onto each piece of toast.
- Carefully place a sunny side up egg on top of the beans.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and drizzle with hot sauce for an added kick. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade breakfast!
Tips for Cooking
- If you prefer a spicier version, feel free to add a pinch of chili flakes or a splash of hot sauce to the beans while they cook.
- For a creamy twist, stir a little cream or milk into the beans once they’re done cooking.
- You can use canned beans as a shortcut, but homemade beans give the dish a deeper, richer flavor.
- If you like your egg cooked differently, you can easily substitute scrambled eggs or poached eggs instead of sunny side up.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
This Homemade Breakfast Beans and Toast with Sunny Side Up Egg is a satisfying, nutritious breakfast that will keep you full until lunch. The homemade beans bring an extra layer of flavor, and the runny egg adds richness, making every bite comforting and delicious.
Take your breakfast to the next level with this Homemade Breakfast Beans and Toast with Sunny Side Up Egg. With hearty beans, crispy toast, and a perfectly cooked egg, it’s the perfect way to start your day off right!
