Mexican Beans on Toast
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Mexican Beans on Toast
Description
This recipe combines canned baked beans and drained kidney beans cooked gently with chipotle paste, garlic, and fajita seasoning to create a richly flavored, smoky bean mixture. The beans are heated just enough to meld the spices and develop warmth without becoming mushy. Toasted sourdough bread provides a sturdy, crisp base for serving.
The addition of diced avocado on top adds creaminess and fresh texture that balances the smoky and spicy notes from chipotle and fajita seasoning. The dish can be enjoyed warm as a filling breakfast, lunch, or light dinner option.
Variations include swapping kidney beans with other beans such as black or pinto, and serving with different toast types. Additional toppings like fresh coriander, grated cheese, sour cream, or a squeeze of lime juice can elevate the flavors and freshen the dish according to taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 410 g baked beans
- 400 g Kidney Beans drained
- 1 tablespoon chipotle paste
- 1 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- 4 lices sourdough bread
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients in a saucepan and gently cook for 4-5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve on slices of toasted sourdough with chunks of avocado on top.
Notes
- Different beans such as black beans, pinto, butter beans, or chickpeas can replace kidney beans.
- Serve on any type of toasted bread as preferred.
- Enhance flavor with fresh coriander, grated cheese, or sour cream.
- A squeeze of lime juice before serving adds a fresh, bright note.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1045mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 132IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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