Smoky Mexican Breakfast Scramble with Beans and Avocado
By Olivia Buckley
Co-Founder & Biomedical Scientist
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings
2 Servings
Cook Time
10 mins
Difficulty
Easy
A quick, flavourful breakfast that combines soft scrambled eggs with smoky beans, juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado. Bright lime and coriander finish the dish for an energising start to the day.
Ingredients
4 large eggs, beaten
1 can of black beans, rinsed & well drained
A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
50g red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp chilli flakes (add to taste for heat)
Half a lime, juiced
10g fresh coriander, chopped
1 ripe avocado, sliced
2 slices wholemeal bread, toasted
to taste sea salt
to taste black pepper
Method
Step 1
Drain and rinse the black beans and set aside. Beat the eggs lightly in a bowl with a pinch of black pepper.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin and chilli flakes (if using). Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the drained black beans and halved cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and the beans are heated through. Squeeze over the lime juice and season to taste.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low. Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the bean and tomato mixture. Allow to sit undisturbed for 10–15 seconds, then gently stir and fold with a wooden spoon to form soft curds. Cook until the eggs are just set but still moist, about 1–2 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in half the chopped coriander. Add salt, taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 7
Toast the wholemeal bread. Divide the scramble between two plates, top with sliced avocado, scatter the remaining coriander and serve with the toast and an extra lime wedge if liked.
Nutritional Information
Per serving:
Energy - 560kcal
Protein - 27g
Carbohydrates - 48g
Fat - 31g
Fibre - 18g
This nutritional information is provided as a helpful estimate. Values may vary depending on the ingredients and portion sizes you use.
Recipe Notes
Use well-drained beans to avoid a watery scramble. For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free toast or a gluten-free tortilla.
