Baked Beans with Toast (Printable)
Warm baked beans layered over toasted bread with optional butter and parsley garnish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beans
01 - 1 can (14 oz) baked beans in tomato sauce
→ Bread
02 - 4 slices white or whole grain bread
→ Dairy (optional)
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter for spreading
→ Garnish (optional)
04 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
05 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Pour baked beans into a small saucepan and warm gently over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through without boiling, about 5 to 7 minutes.
02 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown and crisp.
03 - If desired, spread unsalted butter evenly over the hot toast slices.
04 - Arrange toast on plates and spoon the hot baked beans evenly over each slice.
05 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper over the top as desired, then serve immediately.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- It's honest food that requires barely any effort but tastes like you actually tried.
- Perfect when you want breakfast for dinner or need something quick that still feels nourishing.
- One can of beans transforms into a meal that feels both humble and deeply satisfying.
02 -
- Never let the beans boil—they'll break down and become mushy, and the sauce will separate and look thin and sad.
- Cold toast won't melt butter properly, so time your toasting to finish just as the beans are ready; it's easier than you'd think.
03 -
- If your beans seem thick, thin them slightly with a splash of water or even a bit of stock—they should coat the toast, not sit on top of it like concrete.
- Keep a small can of beans at your desk or in your bag; this meal takes five minutes and requires zero planning, which is its own kind of magic on difficult days.