Mexican Breakfast Plate (High Protein)

Start your day with a satisfying and vibrant breakfast that’s packed with flavor and nutrition. This Mexican Breakfast Plate combines slow-cooked bacon, black beans, air-fried sweet potatoes, and crispy eggs to create a well-rounded, protein-packed meal. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and perfect for meal prepping or making for the whole family.

Why You Should Make This Recipe

Not only is this Mexican Breakfast Plate delicious, but it’s also a complete meal with plenty of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs. The slow-cooked bacon provides deep, smoky flavor, while the black beans add fiber and protein. The air-fried sweet potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them a healthier alternative to traditional fried potatoes. If you’re a fan of bold flavors, you’ll want to check out my 22g of Protein Chicken, Tomato, and Zucchini Scramble.

Ingredients

• Bacon
• Black beans
• Sweet potato
• Eggs
• Olive oil
• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
• Lime wedges (for serving)

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Protein Breakdown

This breakfast plate is not only delicious but also a great source of protein:

• Bacon: 2 slices of bacon provide about 6g of protein.
• Black beans: ½ cup cooked black beans offers about 7g of protein.
• Eggs: One large egg provides about 6g of protein.

Total protein per serving: Approximately 20–25g of protein per serving, depending on the number of eggs and bacon slices.

This makes it an ideal start to your day, especially if you’re looking for sustained energy.

Recipe Alternatives

• Vegetarian: Skip the bacon and substitute with sautéed mushrooms or tofu.
• Low-carb: Serve the plate without sweet potatoes or substitute with cauliflower rice.
• Spicy version: Add chopped jalapeños to the black beans or sprinkle chili flakes over the eggs.
• Sweet version: Drizzle a little honey or agave on the sweet potatoes for a sweet-and-savory twist.

Storage & Meal Prep

• Fridge: Store the bacon, black beans, and sweet potatoes in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Bacon and black beans freeze well. Store in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: To reheat, warm the beans and bacon in a skillet over medium heat and reheat the sweet potatoes in the air fryer for a crispy finish.

For meal prep, assemble the breakfast plate without the eggs, then cook the eggs fresh each morning.

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Flavorful Mexican Breakfast Plate (Dairy-Free + Gluten-Free)

This Mexican Breakfast Plate is a satisfying, protein-packed breakfast made with slow-cooked bacon, black beans, air-fried sweet potatoes, and eggs. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and perfect for meal prep.

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Course Breakfast

Ingredients

  

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 can black beans drained and rinsed (or use my slow cooked bacon beans)
• 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

 

Slow cook the bacon:

• Place the bacon slices in a slow cooker or use the slow-cook setting on your Instant Pot. Cook on low for 4–6 hours or until the bacon is tender and juicy. Once cooked, remove the bacon and set aside.

Air fry the sweet potatoes:

• Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Prepare the black beans:

• In a small saucepan, heat the black beans over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a dash of cumin. Heat for about 5-7 minutes until warmed through.

Cook the eggs:

• While the sweet potatoes and beans are cooking, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to your desired level of doneness (sunny-side-up, scrambled, or fried).

Assemble the breakfast plate:

• To serve, place a portion of black beans, sweet potatoes, and bacon on each plate. Top with a cooked egg and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with a lime wedge on the side.

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