Tex Mex Inspired Breakfast Bowls (Printable)
Hearty bowls featuring spiced beans, eggs, fresh veggies, and zesty toppings perfect for a protein-packed morning.
# 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 for serving
# How-To Steps:
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 vegetable mixture.
06 - Place one cooked egg on top of each bowl.
07 - Top with cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, jalapeño, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and salsa.
08 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that restaurant-quality Tex Mex vibe without spending $18 at a brunch spot
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, and most of that is just hands-off simmering time
- The bowls are endlessly customizable, so everyone at the table can build exactly what they are craving
02 -
- Do not skip warming your rice if it has been refrigerated. Cold rice kills the whole experience and makes the cheese refuse to melt properly.
- Wait until the very last second to slice the avocado or toss it with some lime juice to prevent ugly brown discoloration.
03 -
- Double the bean mixture and keep it in the refrigerator. It reheats perfectly for quick weekday breakfasts.
- Set up a topping bar and let everyone build their own bowls. It is fun for guests and takes the pressure off you.