Tex Mex Inspired Breakfast Bowls (Printable)
Hearty bowls with seasoned rice, black beans, eggs, and fresh Tex Mex toppings for a protein-rich morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or white 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
# 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.
02 - Add the 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 the 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 on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of warm spiced beans and rice with cool creamy avocado hits every texture craving in one bite
- You can prep most components ahead and still have breakfast ready in under ten minutes on busy mornings
- The spice blend transforms ordinary ingredients into something that feels restaurant special without any fuss
02 -
- The spice blend can be mixed in advance and stored in a jar to make weekday mornings even faster
- Warm components create the best eating experience, so avoid adding cold toppings straight from the refrigerator
03 -
- Frying eggs in a little bacon fat instead of olive oil adds incredible depth of flavor
- Letting the bean mixture sit for a few minutes off the heat allows the spices to meld and intensify