Have you tried smoked paprika? I don’t mean the normal ground paprika, or even smoking normal ground paprika… which seems a pretty strange thing to do. Nope, I’m talking about a spice called smoked paprika. It’s just amazing. Did that sound like an infomercial? I promise I don’t work for any smoked paprika companies. I’m actually just in love with the flavour of it.
It’s so smokey/sweet/delicious. It’s great in marinades/rubs and in Mexican food. Here’s a quick, simple breakfast or lunch meal which uses smoked paprika, so maybe this is the perfect way to try it out? This is a great, simple recipe which is totally appropriate for a nice cooked breakfast and is vegetarian friendly (not that anyone would ever notice). 
Smoked Paprika Baked Beans
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
These Smoked Paprika Baked Beans are a smoky, flavorful dish perfect for breakfast or lunch, featuring a blend of beans, tomatoes, and spices.
Ingredients
- 1/2 an onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tins of beans of your choice, drained (e.g., butter beans and red kidney beans)
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tin of tomatoes, with juice
- 1 bay leaf
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the smoked paprika and ground cumin, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the tinned tomatoes with their juice, bay leaf, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the drained beans to the pan and stir to combine.
- Continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the beans are heated through.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
Smoked paprika adds a unique smoky flavor that is different from regular paprika. This dish is vegetarian-friendly and can be served as a breakfast or lunch option. For a different flavor profile, try using different types of beans. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0
