Beans on toast is a simple yet delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its humble origins in the working-class communities of Britain, this dish has become a beloved staple in many households around the world. Whether you prefer a classic recipe with baked beans, or something more adventurous with various toppings and flavors, there's a beans on toast recipe out there to suit every taste and preference. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for beans on toast, so you can create this comforting and satisfying meal in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
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.
SIMPLE BEANS ON TOAST
These utterly simple beans come from Steve Sando, the owner of Rancho Gordo, which is known for its heirloom bean varieties. You can use any kind of dried bean (cannellini is pictured here); do not used canned beans. This recipe leans on great ingredients, which don't need much help, and lets them shine. That means you should use the best you've got, right down to the drizzle of olive oil that finishes the dish. If you do want to dress them up a bit, add a bay leaf at the beginning of cooking, and a sprig of thyme or rosemary during the last hour or so of cooking.
Provided by J. J. Goode
Categories appetizer, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the garlic, onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant but not browned, about 8 minutes.
- Add the beans and enough water to cover by about 2 inches. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil; cook for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to a very gentle simmer (bubbles just barely breaking the surface), partly cover and cook until the pot stops smelling like the aromatics and starts smelling like the beans, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Add more water if necessary to keep the beans fully submerged. Gently stir in kosher salt and continue cooking until the beans are creamy in texture but not bursting, 10 to 45 minutes more.
- Drain the beans, reserving the tasty cooking liquid for another purpose, such as a base for soup or a vehicle for egg poaching. You can store leftover beans in their cooking liquid in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Toast the bread and then butter each piece. Spoon about 1/2 cup beans onto each piece of toast and coarsely crush with a fork. Divide the remaining whole beans among the toasts (about 1/4 cup per toast). Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 277, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 413 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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.
WEEKNIGHT BEANS ON TOAST
This recipe will make more ragù than you need, but the leftovers can be repurposed as a quick topper for pasta on another night. Nothing beats the convenience of a bag of spinach, but any green will work here. Try mustard greens, kale, or collard greens.
Provided by Deb Perelman
Categories Bon Appétit Sausage Pork Garlic Tomato Spinach Bean Parmesan Small Plates Kid-Friendly Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or high-sided skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and press down on it with a heatproof rubber spatula to flatten slightly. Cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath, about 4 minutes. Turn sausage over and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the other side, about 3 minutes. Break up sausage into bite-size pieces with spatula. Add sliced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook, stirring, until garlic is beginning to get golden around the edges, about 1 minute. Carefully add tomatoes (beware of splatter!), then 2 1/2 tsp. salt and 1 cup water. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, 10-12 minutes. Mix in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add beans and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Taste ragù and season with more salt if needed.
- Meanwhile, heat broiler. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in grated garlic and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and cook until fragrant and sizzling but garlic is not yet browned, about 30 seconds; remove from heat.
- Arrange bread, cut side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil until golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from broiler and turn bread over. Brush untoasted sides of bread with garlic butter and broil until evenly golden brown on top, about 1 minute (keep watch; it will go fast).
- Divide toast among plates. Ladle a generous amount of ragù over and top with Parmesan and parsley.
- Do Ahead
- Ragù can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat over medium-low.
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
CHEESY BEANS ON TOAST
cheesy
Provided by kierran101
Time 10m
Yield Serves 1
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Put bread in the toaster, then butter toast.
- Put beans in a saucepan on a medium heat and add cheese.
- Occasionally stir beans and cheese untill the cheese is all melted and is all Ozzie
- pour beans on the toast and enjoy
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.
Tips for Making Perfect Beans on Toast:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for plump, firm beans and fresh, crusty bread.
- Don't overcook the beans. They should be soft and tender, but still hold their shape. Overcooked beans will be mushy and bland.
- Season the beans well. Use a variety of spices and herbs to create a flavorful dish. Salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and cumin are all good choices.
- Use a good quality bread. A thick, sturdy bread will hold up well to the beans and sauce. Avoid using a flimsy or delicate bread, as it will likely get soggy.
- Toast the bread before adding the beans. This will help to prevent the bread from getting soggy. You can toast the bread in a toaster, oven, or skillet.
- Add a fried or poached egg on top. This is a classic way to add extra flavor and protein to your beans on toast.
Conclusion:
Beans on toast is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect beans on toast that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you coming back for more. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give beans on toast a try. You won't be disappointed!
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