Brazilian Breakfast Bliss—Breakfast for 2
Start your day with Brazilian Breakfast Bliss—a nutritious and flavorful dish made with white rice, black beans, bacon crumbles, and spices. Topped with a fried or scrambled egg and avocado slices for a boost of healthy fats, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Meal Type
Breakfast
Cuisine
Brazilian
Servings
2
Food Stars
Bacon
Black Beans
Spices
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the white rice and stir to coat with the oil.
- Add the black beans, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and parsley or cilantro.
- Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the bacon and stir to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the rice and bean mixture into two bowls.
- Top each bowl with a fried or scrambled egg.
- Garnish with avocado slices, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
🍬 Sweet
Add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the rice and bean mixture, replace the bacon with diced pineapple, or add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the dish.
🧂 Salty
Add a pinch of sea salt, replace the bacon with smoked bacon, or add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
🍋 Sour
Add a squeeze of lime juice, replace the oregano with chili powder, or add a tablespoon of white vinegar.
☕ Bitter
Add a tablespoon of lemon juice or white wine vinegar to the rice and bean mixture to enhance the bitter notes. Replace the bacon with a tablespoon of capers for a more intense flavor. Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy kick.
🍄 Umami
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce or miso paste to the rice and bean mixture; replace bacon with mushrooms or kombu; add a squeeze of lime juice to the finished dish.
🌶️ Spicy
Increase the cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano to enhance the spicy notes. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder for extra heat.
🍸 Alcoholic
- A light, crisp Sauvignon Blanc: The citrus and herbal notes of this white wine will pair nicely with the cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and parsley in the dish. The acidity of the wine will also cut through the richness of the bacon and eggs.
- A Margarita: The tartness of the lime juice in this classic cocktail will complement the flavors of the dish, while the tequila will add a nice kick.
- A Moscow Mule: The ginger beer in this drink will add a nice spicy note to the dish, while the lime juice will bring out the flavors of the herbs and spices. The vodka will also add a nice boozy kick.
🥛 Non-Alcoholic
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice – The bright and citrusy flavor of freshly squeezed orange juice will complement the savory and smoky flavors of the bacon and spices in the dish.
- Sparkling Water with Lime – The light and refreshing flavor of sparkling water with a hint of lime will help to balance out the heavier flavors of the dish.
- Ginger Beer – The spicy and sweet flavor of ginger beer will pair nicely with the smoky and savory flavors of the bacon and spices in the dish.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means it may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🍞 Keto
Replace white rice with cauliflower rice, replace bacon with turkey bacon, replace eggs with egg whites, add avocado, add shredded cheese.
🫒 Mediterranean
Replace white rice with whole grain brown rice. Replace bacon with grilled chicken or fish. Add vegetables such as tomatoes, spinach, or bell peppers. Use fresh herbs instead of dried.
🥬 Vegetarian
Replace bacon with diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or other vegetables. Omit eggs and garnish with diced tomatoes or jalapenos.
🥕 Vegan
Replace bacon with vegan bacon, replace eggs with vegan scrambled eggs, add vegan cheese, if desired.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🍭 Diabetes
Replace white rice with brown rice, omit bacon, replace olive oil with avocado oil, use fresh herbs instead of dried, and add a side of vegetables.
🩸 High Blood-Pressure
Replace olive oil with vegetable oil, reduce bacon to 1 slice, replace eggs with boiled eggs, omit salt and pepper, and replace avocado with tomatoes.
🧀 High Cholesterol
Replace olive oil with avocado oil, omit bacon, replace eggs with tofu scramble, add 1/4 cup of cooked quinoa.
🫀 Heart Disease
Replace bacon with lean ground turkey, reduce olive oil to 1 tablespoon, replace fried eggs with boiled eggs, omit optional avocado.
🫘 Kidney Disease
Replace bacon with cooked chicken, omit the eggs, reduce salt, and replace olive oil with vegetable oil.
🧀 Liver Disease
Replace bacon with cooked chicken, reduce olive oil to 1 tablespoon, omit salt and pepper, and replace eggs with boiled eggs.
🌾 Celiac
Replace the white rice with gluten-free rice, replace the bacon with a gluten-free alternative, and check the labels of the spices for gluten-free certification.
🐄 Lactose Intolerant
Replace bacon with a vegan alternative, omit eggs, and use a lactose-free milk alternative in place of regular milk.
🌾 Gluten Intolerant
Replace white rice with gluten-free rice, replace bacon with gluten-free bacon, omit optional avocado.
🌾 IBS
Replace the bacon with a vegetarian alternative, such as tempeh or tofu, and reduce the olive oil to 1 tablespoon. Use a low-sodium broth instead of salt. Add steamed vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, and zucchini.
Beti’s Reflections
I had been exploring the flavors of Brazilian cuisine for months and was on the hunt for the perfect Brazilian breakfast. After a bit of research, I happened across a recipe for Brazilian Breakfast Bliss. It was love at first sight!
I gathered the ingredients and got to work. A tantalizing aroma of garlic, cumin, and oregano filled my kitchen as I cooked the rice and black beans with olive oil and spices. To get started, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 cups of white rice and stir to coat with the oil. Next, add 1 can of black beans, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley or cilantro leaves. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
I then added bacon and stirred everything together before dividing the mixture into two bowls. To finish, I topped each bowl with a fried egg and added some slices of avocado for garnish. The end result was stunning!
Taking my first bite, I was transported to the streets of Brazil. The combination of flavors was simply incredible! My search for the perfect Brazilian breakfast had finally come to an end – all thanks to this delicious recipe!
This Brazilian-inspired breakfast bowl is a nutritious and flavorful way to start your day. Featuring two cups of white rice cooked in olive oil with black beans, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, parsley or cilantro, and bacon crumbles for added crunch, this hearty dish is sure to keep you full until lunch. To top it off, add a fried or scrambled egg and avocado slices for a boost of healthy fats. This recipe is easy to make and absolutely delicious! If I could make one change, it would be to add more spices to give the dish a bit more flavor. I now make it every week and I’m confident it’s going to become a family favorite.

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