Tex Mex Inspired Breakfast Bowls (Printable Version)
Hearty bowls with rice, spiced black beans, eggs, avocado, and fresh toppings for a protein-packed morning.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or white rice
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 yellow onion, diced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 avocado, sliced
06 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
→ Protein
07 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 4 large eggs
→ Spices & Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - 1 tablespoon 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 - Fresh lime wedges
# How to Make:
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 the black beans, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through and aromatic.
03 - In a separate skillet, cook the eggs to your preference—fried sunny-side up, scrambled until fluffy, or poached for runny yolks.
04 - Reheat the cooked rice in the microwave or on the stovetop until steaming hot.
05 - Divide the warm rice evenly among four serving bowls. Spoon the seasoned bean and vegetable mixture over the rice in each bowl.
06 - Place one cooked egg on top of each bowl, centering it on the bean mixture.
07 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, jalapeño rounds, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro around each egg. Drizzle with salsa.
08 - Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the bowl.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens in one skillet, meaning less cleanup and more eating
- The spice blend hits that perfect sweet spot where breakfast feels festive but not overwhelming
02 -
- The rice should be warm or the entire bowl cools down too quickly, especially if you are cooking eggs separately
- A runny yolk acts as a sauce, so do not overcook your eggs unless you prefer them firm
03 -
- Use freshly ground cumin if you can find it, the flavor difference is remarkable
- Let the bean mixture sit for a minute off the heat before serving, the flavors meld together