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Kidney Bean and Lime Breakfast Smash
Mexican
Vegetarian
Breakfast
Easy

Kidney Bean and Lime Breakfast Smash

Canned kidney beans are pan-smashed with bright lime juice into a chunky, protein-rich morning spread that eats like refried beans but takes only ten minutes. Two ingredients produce a bold, satisfying breakfast that keeps you full for hours.

10 min total Base: 2 servings 215 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings2 servings
1Base: 2 servings16
Fixed ingredients: canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed, lime, juiced and zested — quantities stay the same regardless of serving count.
canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
400 g(fixed)
lime, juiced and zested
1 large(fixed)
salt
0.75 tsp
black pepper
0.25 tsp
cooking oil
2 tbsp
water
3 tbsp

Instructions

1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2

Add drained kidney beans and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until warmed through.

3

Add water and use a potato masher or fork to roughly smash the beans — keep it chunky and textured, not a smooth puree.

4

Cook the smashed beans, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until they begin to crisp at the edges.

5

Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper.

6

Taste and adjust seasoning; serve immediately on toast or with warm tortillas.

💡 Chef's Tip

Top with a fried egg and a few slices of avocado for a nutritionally complete breakfast plate that takes this from a side to a full meal.

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