Tex Mex Inspired Breakfast Bowls (Printable Version)

Hearty bowls with spiced beans, eggs, avocado, and fresh toppings for a protein-rich morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups cooked brown rice
02 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 yellow onion, diced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 avocado, sliced
07 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced

→ Eggs

08 - 4 large eggs

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp chili powder
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
13 - Salt and pepper to taste
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Toppings

15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - 1/4 cup salsa or pico de gallo
18 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
02 - Add black beans, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
03 - In a separate skillet, cook eggs to your liking (fried, scrambled, or poached).
04 - Warm the cooked rice as needed.
05 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top each with the bean and veggie mixture. Add an egg to each bowl.
06 - Top with cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, jalapeño, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and salsa. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan (well, two), making cleanup practically nonexistent
  • The spice blend transforms basic breakfast ingredients into something that tastes restaurant-quality
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble in minutes for busy weekday mornings
02 -
  • Letting the spice blend toast in the oil for thirty seconds before adding beans unlocks deeper flavors
  • Room temperature ingredients assemble more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • Squeezing fresh lime right before eating is the secret that makes everything pop
03 -
  • Dont skip rinsing the black beans—it removes metallic canned taste and excess sodium
  • Let the vegetables caramelize slightly before adding spices for deeper flavor development

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