Beans on Toast

Beans on Toast is a classic British comfort dish consisting of baked beans, typically in a savory tomato sauce, served over slices of toasted bread. It's a simple, quick, and affordable meal, often enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a light supper.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a good source of carbohydrates and plant-based protein, with the beans providing fiber, iron, and folate. A typical serving with two slices of toast and a standard portion of beans is roughly in the 300-400 calorie range.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	265 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	10 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	580 mg
Iron	3.6 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Folate	120 µg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.3 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Zinc	1.8 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's an iconic staple of British cuisine, famously associated with the Heinz brand, and is a go-to comfort food. Nutritionally, it's a surprisingly complete vegetarian meal, offering a good balance of macronutrients and key vitamins from a very simple preparation.