Tex Mex Breakfast Bowls (Printable version)
Hearty bowls with spiced black beans, eggs, and fresh Tex Mex toppings for a protein-rich morning meal.
# What you 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
→ Protein
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
# How to make it:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Add black beans, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through and spices are aromatic.
03 - In a separate skillet, cook eggs to your preference (fried, scrambled, or poached) until desired doneness is achieved.
04 - Heat the cooked rice in a microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with the spiced bean and vegetable mixture.
06 - Place one cooked egg atop each bowl.
07 - Top each bowl with cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, jalapeño, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and salsa. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan except the eggs, meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying your coffee
- The spice blend hits that perfect sweet spot where its flavorful but wont overwhelm sensitive palates
- You can prep all the components ahead and assemble in under five minutes on busy mornings
02 -
- Let the spice mixture cook with the beans for at least two full minutes, otherwise the flavors will taste raw and separate instead of blended
- Warm your bowls in the oven for five minutes before serving if you want breakfast that stays hot longer
03 -
- Leftover bean and veggie mixture keeps perfectly in the fridge for three days and tastes even better the next day
- Place a paper towel under your cutting board when slicing tomatoes to catch the juices without making a mess