Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

• High In Protein and fiber - packed with proteins from beans and Meaty Meat Lamb-ish, which contains 34 g of pure plant-based protein per serving
  
  

• Quick & Easy - ready in just 20 to 25 minutes.
  
  

• Versatile - perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
  
  

• Budget-Friendly - uses affordable, pantry-staple ingredients.
  
  

• Great For Meal-Prep - make a big batch, neatly pack it into airtight containers, and enjoy throughout the week. 

Key Ingredients for Smoky Vegan Beans on Toast with Pulled Plant-based Meat and Lemony Gremolata 

• Meaty Meat Lamb-ish, a protein-packed plant-based meat alternative, pulled into shreds and doused in flavorful tomato sauce.
  
  

• Butter Beans are the second half of the protein duo rocking this dish. Their creamy texture and nutty, buttery flavor perfectly complement the rich, smoky tomato sauce.
  
  

• Smoked Paprika enhances the dish with a subtle woody smokiness, making the humble tomato sauce taste more deep, balanced, and delicious.
  
  

• Tomato Paste adds another layer of complexity to this dish. By caramelizing the tomato paste in olive oil we remove the ‘’canned tomato’’ flavor and caramelize the naturally present sugars.
  
  

• Tomato Pureé is the base of our tomato sauce that embraces the Meaty Meat and beans and soaks the toasted bread, but not in an offensive way. 
  
  

• Maple Syrup adds a gentle sweetness that mellows out the acidity that tomatoes sometimes have.
  
  

• Parsley is the main ingredient of gremolata. This superhero herb pairs up with lemon to balance out the pungency of raw garlic without completely neutralizing it.
  
  

• Lemon adds freshness and tang.
  
  

• Sourdough Bread, generously fried in olive oil, is the crispy, crunchy vessel for this protein-packed bean deal. 

Equipment You’ll Need

• Cutting board 

• Sharp knife

• Garlic press (or fine grater)

• Zester or a fine grater to zest the lemons

• Large skillet or frying pan 

• Measuring spoons and cups 

• Kitchen scale 

• Food processor for Gremolata (you can also chop the parsley with a knife) 

• Small mixing bowl for Gremolata

• Can opener, if needed for the can of beans  

• Wooden spoon or spatula for stirring 

How to make Smoky Vegan Beans on Toast with Pulled Plant-based Meat and Lemony Gremolata

1. Prepare Your Mise en Place 

Prepare the ingredients (chop, peel, grate, pull apart).

2. Make the Gremolata

Combine chopped parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt, mix well, and set aside while you prepare the rest of the dish. 

3. It’s Time To Cook the Beans 

Pan-fry Meaty Meat Lamb-ish with some olive oil to crisp it up and set aside. Use the same pan to build the base of smoky vegan beans - cook the onion and garlic, herbs, and spices before you add tomato paste and tomato passata. 

4. Toast Your Bread To Brown Perfection 

While the sauce is simmering, toast your bread of choice. Fry it in a pan with a generous glug of olive oil or warm it up in a toaster. 

5. Finish the Beans 

Add pulled Meaty Meat Lamb-ish to the sauce and mix well to coat. 

6. Serve

Spoon those velvety beans with pulled vegan meat onto your perfectly toasted bread—watch them lounge like royalty on a golden brown throne. Then hit em with a shower of gremolata, which is basically edible glitter. 

Tips & Tricks

• Use gremolata to enhance other dishes. It's great on baked potatoes or mixed into a bowl of brothy beans.
  
  
• Try a different bean! Chickpeas, cannellini beans, and Borlotti beans all work great in this recipe.
  
  
• Add some crunch by sprinkling the dish with toasted seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
  
  
• Are you gluten-free? Swap the sourdough bread for gluten-free toast. 
  
  
• *Note: Juicy Marbles meats are not gluten-free certified, but we do not include gluten in any of our recipes.
  
  
• Want it extra smoky? Add a couple of drops of liquid smoke.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Of course! Smoky Beans with pulled Meaty Meat are already vegan, so all you need to do is serve them with your favorite gluten-free bread. 

What can I serve this with? 

Serve with pickles, mixed greens, avocado, or tofu scramble for extra flavor and nutrition! 

Can I use a different type of bean? 

Absolutely! This high-protein plant-based breakfast recipe also works with Canellini or Borlotti beans and chickpeas. 

What is the best bread for this recipe?

In our humble opinion, the best bread for this recipe is thick, crusty sourdough bread, because it bravely holds up the saucy smoky beans. However, you can use any bread your heart desires. 

Can I make this ahead of time?

Of course! Store the smoky beans and pulled Meaty Meat in airtight containers and place in the fridge. We recommend you keep them separate to prevent the vegan meat from soaking up all the sauce and becoming soggy. Just combine the two in a pan when hunger strikes, and heat them up until piping hot. 

What can I use instead of Meaty Meat? 

Feel free to switch things up and substitute this vegan pulled meat with other Juicy Marbles Whole-Cut products, crumbled tofu, tempeh or jackfruit.