Savory Sun Dried Tomato White Bean Breakfast Bowl (Printable Version)
Hearty Mediterranean bowl with creamy white beans, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and aromatic herbs.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beans and Vegetables
01 - 1 (15 oz) can cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
04 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
05 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Flavor & Seasoning
07 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
09 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
14 - 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn
15 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
03 - Add cannellini beans, spinach, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until spinach wilts and beans are heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
04 - Drizzle with remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Stir gently to combine, then remove from heat.
05 - Fry or poach eggs to your preference while the bean mixture cooks.
06 - Divide the bean mixture between two bowls. Top each with an egg, sprinkle with feta and basil, and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy beans and tangy tomatoes create a rich, satisfying combination that keeps you full for hours without the heavy feeling that comes from traditional breakfast meats.
- It comes together in barely 20 minutes but tastes like something you'd order at a Mediterranean café, making weekday mornings feel unexpectedly special.
02 -
- The difference between good and great here is in the sun-dried tomatoes. Buy the ones packed in oil, not the dry ones you need to rehydrate. The oil is liquid gold and contains so much flavor.
- Don't rush the onion step. Even though the total cooking time is short, those 2 minutes of softening the onion provide the subtle sweetness that balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
03 -
- If your sun-dried tomatoes are particularly oil-packed, reduce the additional olive oil slightly. The dish can become overly rich if you don't account for that extra fat.
- Use a wooden spoon or spatula when stirring in the spinach. Metal can sometimes bruise the delicate leaves as they wilt, affecting both texture and appearance.