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Breakfast Beans Recipe

Indulge in a hearty and flavorful Breakfast Beans recipe, inspired by the Australian Women's Weekly! This recipe features tender beans simmered to perfection, perfect served atop thick slices of sourdough toast. Whether you prefer using dried beans (requiring overnight soaking) or convenient canned beans, this recipe is adaptable to your schedule. Make it ahead and store it in the fridge for a quick and delicious breakfast all week long!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 175 mins
Calories 300.9 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Breakfast Beans 16

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Breakfast Beans

  1. Wash 1 cup dried kidney beans (or 2 cups canned, drained) and strain thoroughly.
  2. If using dried beans: Place beans in a large bowl, cover with water, and let stand overnight.
  3. If using dried beans: Drain the soaked beans and rinse under cold water. Drain again.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 4 slices bacon, chopped.
  5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and bacon is crispy (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Stir in the beans, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
  7. Add one 400g can of undrained chopped tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
  9. Uncover the saucepan and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
  10. Serve the beans generously on toasted sourdough bread. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

2g

Carbs

18g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Breakfast Beans Brunch 4 Hours Or Less