2-Ingredient Breakfasts · Number 3

Beans on Toast

  • Two ingredients
  • 5 min
The small white bowl tipped over a slice of crisp toast on a plate, beans sliding out in a glossy rush, the wooden pepper mill already grinding black pepper over them
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You need

Good to know: One serving each; salt, pepper, water and a little butter or oil for the pan are free.

What to do

  1. Microwave the beans in a covered bowl 1 min; stir the edges into the middle.
  2. Start the toast.
  3. Heat 1 min more and stir, then 30 sec at a time until bubbling hot right through.
  4. Pour over the toast; add pepper.

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