Savory Breakfast Bowls
Published 2/22/2016 • Updated 1/29/2024
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Make your breakfast a savory one, and prep these delicious black bean breakfast bowls for the week! They’re made with black beans, sautéed kale, brown rice, an egg, and all the fixings!
Our love affair with black beans continues with this protein-packed breakfast bowl recipe! This recipe was inspired by a dish we ordered at a local Minneapolis favorite – Freehouse. It’s like combination of our black beans breakfast burritos and vegetarian brown rice bowl, made with tons of veggies, whole grains, and protein.
We also included some veggies like kale, brown rice, a fried egg, pumpkin seeds, and tahini dressing for a delicious breakfast bowl recipe, giving you all the nutrients you need to power through your day, one bite at a time.
What You Need to Make this Savory Breakfast Bowl Recipe
- Black beans
- Garlicky kale
- Short grain brown rice
- Hummus dressing
- Fried egg
- Pumpkin seeds
Easy Swaps for Your Breakfast Bowl
- Rice: Swap out the brown rice for roasted sweet potatoes, breakfast potatoes, or sweet potato hash browns.
- Black beans: Not a fan of black beans? Try different protein options like turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or any other ground meat you prefer.
- Fried egg: We made fried eggs to go with these breakfast bowls, but scrambled eggs, egg whites, or hard-boiled eggs would be delicious, too.
- Bell peppers: Not a fan of massaged kale or want to add more veggies? Add in some sautéed bell peppers!
- Hummus dressing: we used a variation of our hummus dressing, but if you don’t have it on hand you can use your favorite dressing or straight-up tahini.
A few tips!
- These breakfast bowls are a great breakfast meal to prep recipe for the week.
- This recipe was born out of our love for the breakfast bowl at the Freehouse.
- We recommend making the egg right before eating for maximum freshness! But all the other ingredients can be made ahead of time.
How to Store Leftovers
This recipe makes for amazing meal prep! Portion out each part of the bowl into glass meal prep containers and seal. Store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
How can I reheat these breakfast bowls?
We recommend reheating the black beans, rice, and kale in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then, add your fried egg, pumpkin seeds, tahini dressing, or any other toppings you like.
Serving Suggestions
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Fruit and Yogurt Parfait with Granola
- Blueberry Muffin Baked Oatmeal
- Kale Smoothie
- Healthy Chocolate Muffins
Savory Breakfast Bowls
Ingredients
Black Beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 purple onion, finely diced
- 15 oz. canned black beans, rinsed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
Kale
- 4 cups kale, deboned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil cooking spray
Brown Rice
- 1 cup short grain brown rice
- 2 cups water
Hummus Dressing
- 3 tablespoons tablespoons hummus
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 tablesoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- water, as needed
Instructions
Black Beans
- Heat olive oil and garlic in a skillet on medium/high heat. Then, add in diced onion and sauté until translucent. Add in the rest of the ingredients and let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
Kale
- Wash and debone kale. Then, remove all moisture by patting dry with paper towel. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet to medium/high heat. Add in kale and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until kale is slightly wilted. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Eggs
- Generously spray a skillet with olive oil cooking spray. Turn to medium/high heat. Crack egg onto skillet and let cook for 1-2 minutes or until the egg white begins to turn solid. Cover and continue cooking until the egg is no longer runny. Season with salt and pepper.
Brown Rice
- Bring brown rice and water to a rolling boil. Turn heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the water has absorbed and the rice is fluffy.
Hummus Dressing
- Add all of the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk to combine. Add water as needed to thin the dressing out.
Assemble
- Portion out each section of your breakfast bowl into 4 separate bowls or meal prep containers. Top with the hummus dressing and your favorite toppings such as seeds, hot sauce, or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I can’t wait to try! looks so delicious…
I made this dish as a late dinner after a very long day. It was satisfying in every way! Smells as savory as it looks and tastes excellent. Just as good at 8:30PM as I imagine it would be for breakfast.
Ahhhh! Brinner- I love that! So glad you loved the recipe 🙂
YES! I’ve been waiting for this!! So obsessed with Freehouse’s Breakfast Bowl and now I can make it on my OWN in CO! You’re the best. I also love adding their rotisserie chicken if there for lunch. Gotta love that extra, juicy protein!
Food always taste better in a bowl. Fact. Love this recipe!
Black beans with 20g protein in a half cup?! I thought they were more carb than protein?
That’s half a cup of dry beans, not cooked! That same half cup has over a hundred grams of carbs and about 30 grams of fiber.
A half cup of cooked black beans has more like 8 grams of protein, 20 grams carbs (8 grams fiber).
Any tips for making ahead, or is this best the day of?
This is an excellent meal prep recipe! I actually made everything ahead of time and threw it in glass tupperware for the days ahead! Just pop that sucker in the microwave and add some toppings and you’re good to go!
I love a good savory breakfast bowl. I’ve been obsessed with brussels and eggs lately, but black beans and kale – yes please!!
I LOVE BRUSSELS.
Bowls are the best and I love the idea for a savory breakfast one! I’m usually a sweet breakfast person, but I could 100% get on board with having these any time!
I’m a sweet breakfast kind of girl too…which is why this recipe makes a DELICIOUS brinner 🙂
I am thinking that I had a very similar breakfast bowl (for dinner) at Highland Grill just last week. They are part of the Blue Plate Restaurant Group with the Freehouse. YUM The chilaquiles at Edina Grill are amazing too.
I have never been to Highland Grill, but have heard great things. Love Edina Grill and Freehouse, though!
This breakfast bowl is unlike any I’ve seen before and I want it for breakfast ASAP! It looks like a fiesta and probably tastes like a fiesta in my mouth! drooling!
Shoulda named this the Breakfast Fiesta Bowl.