Brunch Bowl vs. Burger—A Tale of Two Cravings

If your weekend brunch style swings between “clean and colorful” and “greasy and glorious,” this post is your mirror. On one plate, we’ve got a juicy cheeseburger with golden kettle chips. On the other? A Latin-inspired brunch bowl loaded with flavor, fiber, and real balance. Spoiler: one’s a nap, the other’s a power move.

The Brunch Bowl That Doesn’t Make You Crash Don’t get me wrong—the burger hits. But if you’re trying to stay sharp after brunch, this black bean bowl is the move. It’s built on a base of fiber-rich beans (hello, steady energy), topped with a sunny-side egg, caramelized plantains, avocado, pickled onions, and a drizzle of creamy cilantro-lime sauce.

It satisfies your comfort cravings with those warm beans and plantains, but the avocado and egg give it staying power. Think of it as the bowl that lets you brunch without the bloat.

🥣 Ingredients Breakdown (Brunch Bowl):

• Black beans (stewed with tomato, garlic, and cumin)

• Fried egg (sunny-side up)

• Sliced avocado

• Sweet plantains (pan-seared or roasted)

• Pickled onions

• Cilantro-lime crema or Greek yogurt sauce

• Salsa (on the side)

• Green onions + black sesame seeds for garnish

  
  

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cook your beans: Simmer canned or fresh black beans with garlic, onion, cumin, and a pinch of salt.

2. Pan-fry the plantains: Use just a touch of oil—let them caramelize until golden.

3. Fry the egg: Sunny-side up is perfect for that rich yolk drizzle.

4. Assemble: Layer beans in a bowl, then top with egg, avocado slices, plantains, and pickled onions.

5. Drizzle: Blend Greek yogurt with lime juice, cilantro, salt, and a splash of water for a creamy finish.

6. Garnish: Sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds, and serve with salsa on the side.

   
   

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this healthier than the burger?For sure. The brunch bowl has more fiber, healthy fats, and less saturated fat. It keeps you full without the food coma.

Q: Can I meal prep this?Absolutely. Store everything separately and reheat the beans and plantains. Fry the egg fresh.

Q: Can I make this vegan?Just swap the egg for tofu scramble and use a dairy-free yogurt sauce.

📝 Recipe CardEnergizing Latin Brunch Bowl (Serves 2)

• 1 cup black beans

• 1 ripe plantain, sliced

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 avocado

• 1/4 cup pickled red onions

• 1/4 cup cilantro-lime yogurt sauce

• Salsa for serving

• Green onions & sesame seeds to top

Skip the food coma—brunch better.