MexicanMedium · Hot
A hearty one-pan breakfast skillet featuring crispy golden potatoes and seasoned black beans finished with a perfectly cooked egg on top. Budget-friendly, protein-packed, and ready in under 45 minutes.
15 min
30 min
45 min
Method
Peel and cube potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Dice the yellow onion and bell pepper. Mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the black beans.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add parboiled potato cubes in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until golden on one side, then toss and continue cooking until golden on all sides, about 12 minutes total. Season with half the salt. Remove potatoes and set aside.
Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add drained black beans and cumin. Stir well to combine and cook until beans are heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with remaining salt.
Return the golden potatoes to the skillet, arranging them on top of the bean mixture.
Nutri-Score
Excellent balance
A–E · lower is better · score -8
Calories
606
per serving
Protein
31g
Carbs
85g
Fat
17g
Sat. fat
3g
Fiber
22g
Sugar
7g
Sodium
838mg
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
Environmental impact
Low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.6
per serving
Water
0.6m³
Runoff
0.08g P
Egg drives 39% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
Umami
Sweet
Salty
Sour
Bitter
Spicy
Textures
Aromas
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Large Oven Safe SkilletTechniques
Safety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
Cook egg whites until fully set with no translucent areas. For high-risk populations, cook eggs until yolks are firm (165°F/74°C internal temperature) rather than runny.
Cross Contamination
Crack eggs into a separate bowl before adding to the skillet to avoid shell fragments and reduce risk of cross-contamination from raw egg surfaces to other ingredients.
Always crack eggs into a separate clean bowl before adding to wells. This practice catches shell fragments and reduces cross-contamination risk from raw egg surfaces to other ingredients in the skillet.
High Risk Population
This recipe contains runny eggs which pose Salmonella risk. Pregnant women, young children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals should use fully cooked eggs with firm yolks.
Handling
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after handling raw eggs. Sanitize all surfaces and utensils that contact raw eggs.
Storage
This dish is best served immediately. If storing leftovers, remove eggs before refrigerating. Consume leftovers within 1-2 days and reheat to 165°F/74°C throughout.
Pro Tips
Technique
Let those potatoes develop a golden crust without stirring them too early — that patience is what creates texture and flavor. Toss them only when you see that beautiful sear.
Substitution
No black beans on hand? Chickpeas or pinto beans work wonderfully here, and honestly, I sometimes throw in whatever legume I have in the pantry.
From the chef
Crispy potatoes and cumin-spiced black beans in one pan, finished with an egg cooked right in the skillet — this is a breakfast that actually holds you. The key is parboiling the potatoes first so they turn golden and crispy in the pan without burning on the outside before the center cooks through. The black beans go in seasoned with cumin and garlic, the eggs nestle into wells you make in the mixture, and a lid traps the steam so the whites set while the yolks stay runny. Lime and cilantro at the end cut through the richness. Cheap, protein-packed, and worth making any time of day.
Source: generated · June 10, 2026