Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Black Beans with Eggs
Black Beans with Eggs is made with 15oz. cans black beans, eggs, and cooked rice.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 12 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Breakfast · Brunch · Dinner · Lunch
- Primary protein
- Beans & lentils
- Cuisine
- Mexican · Southwestern American · American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Start with cooked rice
Use cooked rice as listed; keep that amount distinct from a dry-rice measurement.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
Get to know the ingredients
garlic ($0.16)
In the method: Mince the garlic and dice the jalapeño (seeds removed).
jalapeño ($0.25)
In the method: Mince the garlic and dice the jalapeño (seeds removed).
olive oil ($0.12)
In the method: Add the garlic and jalapeño to a large skillet with the olive oil and sauté over medium heat for about one minute, or just until the garlic softens a bit and becomes fragrant.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 cloves garlic ($0.16)Ingredient note
Source: 1 jalapeño ($0.25)Ingredient note
Source: 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.12)Ingredient note
Source: 2 15oz. cans black beans ($1.58)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tsp cumin ($0.10)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup water ($0.00)Ingredient note
Source: 4 large eggs ($0.42)Ingredient note
Source: 3 cups cooked rice ($0.32)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 red onion, diced ($0.12)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro ($0.20)Ingredient note
Source: 1 avocado, sliced ($0.99)Ingredient note
Source: 1 oz. cotija, crumbled ($0.46)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy!
A little more help as you go
Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Mince the garlic and dice the jalapeño (seeds removed).
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use cooked rice as listed; keep that amount distinct from a dry-rice measurement.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Partially cover the skillet with a lid and allow the eggs to simmer in the beans for 7-10 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: budgetbytes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.