Breakfast Beans

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried cannellini beans (400 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large brown onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
  • 2 rindless bacon, rashers chopped coarsely (130 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (4 teaspoons)
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 1 liter water

Instructions

  1. Wash and strain the beans. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Stand overnight and then drain them. RInse under fresh cold water and drain the beans again.
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion, garlic and bacan. Cook, stirring until the onion softens.
  3. Stir in the beans, sugar, syrup and mustard. Add undrained tomatoes and the water and then bring to the boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 2 hours or until the beans are tender.
  5. Uncover, cook, stirring occassionally, about 30 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
  6. Serve beans on toast, sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

604 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 30.5g 39% DV
Carbs 77.2g 28% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 41.1g 82% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 642.5mg 28% DV
Potassium 293.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 7mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 65.5mg 5% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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