Description
Smoky Beans on Toast is a comforting and flavorful vegan dish featuring tender beans simmered in a smoky, spiced tomato sauce, served atop rustic toasted bread. This hearty meal combines the richness of smoked paprika, cumin, and molasses with the tanginess of apple cider vinegar and tamari, perfect for a satisfying breakfast, lunch, or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beans
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or preferred cooking oil)
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup vegetable broth, low sodium
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
- 1 tablespoon tamari, low sodium (substitute soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 15-ounce can great northern beans (or navy beans), rinsed and drained
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 2–4 slices rustic bread
Instructions
- Heat the oil and sauté onion: Heat avocado oil over medium heat in a large skillet until shimmering, then add the finely diced red onion. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened and lightly golden.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Incorporate tomato paste: Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook for another 30 to 60 seconds, allowing it to slightly darken and deepen in flavor.
- Spice it up: Add the smoked paprika, ground cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until they release their aroma.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in the vegetable broth, then add brown sugar, blackstrap molasses, tamari, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Stir everything to combine and bring the mixture to a mild simmer.
- Simmer the beans: Add the rinsed and drained great northern beans to the skillet, stirring gently to incorporate. Let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Toast the bread and serve: Lightly toast rustic bread slices and spoon the smoky beans on top. Serve warm and enjoy this hearty, flavorful dish.
Notes
- For spicier beans, increase the crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this recipe gluten-free.
- To reduce sugar, omit or reduce brown sugar and molasses quantities.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- This dish is vegan and can be adapted by serving with fried eggs for non-vegans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: beans on toast, smoky beans, vegan breakfast, vegan dinner, easy vegan recipe, plant-based meal, smoky tomato beans, quick healthy meal
