**Beans on toast: A delightful and versatile dish for any occasion**
Beans on toast is a classic dish that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for generations. It is a simple yet satisfying meal that can be easily prepared with a few basic ingredients. Beans on toast is a versatile dish that can be tailored to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a hearty and filling meal or a lighter and healthier option, there is a recipe out there to suit your needs. From traditional recipes using canned beans to more innovative versions featuring fresh or frozen beans, there are endless possibilities to explore. With its affordability, ease of preparation, and delicious taste, beans on toast is a dish that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
**Recipes included in the article:**
* **Classic Beans on Toast:** This recipe is a timeless classic that uses canned beans, tomatoes, and a simple seasoning of salt and pepper.
* **Healthy Beans on Toast:** This recipe features fresh or frozen beans, whole-wheat bread, and a variety of healthy toppings such as avocado, spinach, and feta cheese.
* **Cheesy Beans on Toast:** This recipe adds a layer of melted cheese to the classic beans on toast, making it a gooey and indulgent treat.
* **Spicy Beans on Toast:** This recipe incorporates chili powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin to give the dish a flavorful kick.
* **Mediterranean Beans on Toast:** This recipe uses a combination of Mediterranean ingredients such as sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese to create a flavorful and vibrant dish.
THE PERFECT BEANS ON TOAST
A quick easy delicious recipe for people on the go!
Provided by danielg
Time 10m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place both slices of white bread in toaster.
- Warm beans on the hob for 3 - 4 mins stirring constantly.
- Grate cheese.
- Place toast on plate. Pour on beans.
- Sprinkle with cheese according to taste.
BRITISH BEANS ON TOAST
Great snack to munch on while watching your favorite British programs. Drink with Strongbow cider ;-) Tip: DO NOT USE AMERICAN Pork & Beans, Boston Baked Beans or "Bush's Beans" etc... ONLY Heinz or Batchelor's brand please, otherwise it might be gross. Don't worry; most American grocery stores sell HEINZ and BATCHELOR'S, in the International/European/English/Irish aisle. I've been all over the US and found them in Safeway, Kroger, Stop & Shop, etc. I've never not been able to find one of those two brands in the USA.
Provided by BBCFan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3m
Yield 2 Toasts
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Toast bread.
- In a saucepan, heat up the beans.
- Spoon onto toast and top with Worcestershire sauce. (You could use Parmesan cheese too).
- ENJOY!
BAKED EGGS AND BEANS ON TOAST
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 more minute. Stir in the vinegar, honey mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup water, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then add the beans, plus the liquid from one of the cans. Cook until the beans are soft, about 5 more minutes.
- Make eight indentations in the bean mixture and crack an egg into each. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and transfer to the oven. Bake until the egg whites are set, 10 to 14 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the bread with olive oil on both sides and toast in the skillet, 1 minute per side. Toss the tomatoes, parsley, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Divide the toast among plates; top each with 2 eggs, some beans and the tomato salad.
BEANS AND GARLIC TOAST IN BROTH
A simple dish of creamy, thin-skinned beans and broth on toast is easy to make, and a comfort to eat alone or feed a crowd. If you make the beans ahead of time, they can keep in the fridge for 3 days, but may need a splash of water added when you heat them up. The broth is a great way to make use of parmigiano rinds, if you happen to be saving those, but if you don't have any lying around, you can still make it rich with umami: Whisk a heaped tablespoon of white miso with a little of the bean broth to make it smooth and lump-free, then add it back to the pot. It will add a similar, savory depth. The dish seems plain, but it won't be if you season the broth well, and garnish each bowl generously with olive oil, grated cheese and herbs, just before you eat it.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, beans, main course
Time 4h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If you remember, soak the beans in cold water overnight, or for 10 to 12 hours. Rinse beans, and place in a large heavy-bottomed pot with onion, garlic, Parmesan rinds, olive oil and salt. Cover beans with water, so the water level is a couple of inches above the beans, and bring to a boil, then turn heat down so it's simmering gently. Put a lid on the pot, and cook until beans are tender, adding more water as needed to keep the beans submerged. This could take 1 to 2 hours or more, depending on the beans and whether or not you soaked them. (If you're using an electric pressure cooker: Add 5 cups water, set the machine to high pressure and cook for 25 minutes, then allow the machine to slowly depressurize on its own.)
- Use a spoon to fish out the onion, garlic and cheese rinds; discard. Taste a couple of beans along with the broth. It should be opaque and slightly creamy; adjust the seasoning with more salt if needed.
- Brush both sides of each piece of bread with olive oil, and place on a foil-lined sheet pan. Run the pan under the broiler for 2 minutes, so the bread is crisp at the edges and nicely toasted, then flip bread and repeat. While the bread is still hot, rub a garlic clove along one side of each piece, as if you were grating the garlic on the bread, pushing just firmly enough for the clove to fray and dissolve slightly into the bread.
- To assemble, place a piece of bread at the bottom of four wide, shallow bowls and ladle hot beans and broth on top. Wait a few seconds for the bread to absorb some broth, then ladle a little extra on each one, so it's swimming. Garnish the bowls generously: Drizzle olive oil all over the beans, sprinkle with herbs and flaky sea salt, cover with finely grated Parmesan and grind a little black pepper on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 602, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1230 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SMOKY BEANS AND GREENS ON TOAST
Beans and greens are great on almost every carb: in tortillas as tacos, over rice, on flatbread. They're also good without any carb at all, served in a bowl as a side. But whenever skillet-fried toast is an option, I take it. This is dinner food for me, but it also makes a good brunch with a fried egg on each plate.
Provided by David Tamarkin
Categories Epi Recipe Club #cook90 Dinner Bean Bacon Paprika Kale Leafy Green Garlic
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large, heavy (preferably cast-iron) skillet over medium. Brush the bread on both sides with the olive oil. Lay the bread in the skillet and cook, pressing occasionally with a spatula, until crisp and golden brown, about 90 seconds per side. (If your slices are large, you may have to do this in two batches.) Set the bread aside.
- Heat a Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until it has browned a little and rendered at least a tablespoon of fat, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it has softened and turned golden, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, thyme (if using), red pepper flakes, and, if you're using canned beans, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and cook, stirring, for a minute or two.
- Add the slightly wet kale in batches, using tongs to stir the leaves into the onion mixture; wait for one handful of kale to wilt and shrink before adding the next. When the last of the greens has been added, add the beans and broth. Raise the heat and let the beans and greens simmer for a minute or two, just to warm the beans and bring the flavors together. Taste and add more kosher salt if necessary.
- Serve the greens and beans over the toast in wide, shallow bowls, dusted with a little more smoked paprika.
CHEESY BEANS ON TOAST
This is my favourite version of a British classic. You can't beat beans on toast for a quick, cheap meal! It is important to use Heinz baked beans or some other brand that uses tomato sauce as the base, not barbecue sauce as is the American standard. Most US grocery stores have Heinz or Batchelors in the International aisle.
Provided by Shuzbud
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the beans in a saucepan and warm over medium heat until beginning to bubble.
- Meanwhile toast the bread.
- Once toasted, butter the bread and place slices side by side on a plate.
- Pour the heated beans over the bread.
- Scatter the grated cheese over the top and serve!
- Some people add worcestershire sauce or hot sauce over the top at this stage. Personally I like it just as it is!
BEANS ON TOAST
Posted for ZWT6 "Mention to the average American that you love Beans on Toast, and you are stared at in disbelief. I guess the thought of actually eating beans on a piece of toast is a little hard to swallow, both literally, and figuratively, and yet it is an extremely tasty and nutritious meal. So, just in case you are still wondering what we are talking about, here's the recipe, which would provide a meal for two. NOTE: While the toast is toasting, don't forget to make a large pot of tea. It is an absolute fact that you cannot eat Beans on Toast without lots of tea!"
Provided by SarahBeth
Categories Healthy
Time 20m
Yield 2 beans on toast, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Empty the baked beans into a small saucepan.
- Prepare a pan to either poach or fry the eggs (your choice, but poached is better).
- Start toasting the bread. How many slices is, of course, up to you and your appetite at the time, but at least 2 slices each are needed for the beans, plus any additional slices for the jam later.
- While the toast is toasting, don't forget to make a large pot of tea. It is an absolute fact that you cannot eat Beans on Toast without lots of tea.
- Once the toast is on, gently warm the beans, and start to cook the eggs.
- As the toast is done, place it on pre-warmed plates, and apply lots of butter to taste.
- Divide the beans between the two plates, spreading them over the 2 slices of toast.
- Place the cooked eggs on top of the beans, sprinkle a little pepper, (and if you prefer, maybe a dash of Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce), and enjoy.
Tips:
- Choose the right beans: Use dried beans for a more flavorful and economical option, or canned beans for convenience. If using dried beans, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
- Cook the beans properly: Beans should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked beans will be mushy and bland.
- Season the beans well: Beans can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic, onion, cumin, and chili powder. Feel free to experiment to find your favorite combination.
- Choose the right bread: Thick, sturdy bread, such as sourdough or whole wheat, will hold up better to the beans and sauce. Avoid using thin, delicate bread, as it will likely become soggy.
- Toast the bread properly: Toasting the bread will help it to hold up to the beans and sauce, and it will also add a nice flavor and texture.
- Add your favorite toppings: Beans on toast is a versatile dish that can be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, eggs, avocado, salsa, and sour cream. Get creative and experiment to find your favorite combination.
Conclusion:
Beans on toast is a simple but delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover beans, and it is also a budget-friendly option. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect beans on toast every time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give beans on toast a try. You won't be disappointed.
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