Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Baked Egg With Spicy Beans




Ingredients:

  • 3 to 4 eggs (see above)
  • A can of  400g (14 oz) net weight Cannellini beans, rinsed with water & drained
  • A can of 400g (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (leaves & stalks), chopped (leave some for garnish)
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • Salt, sugar and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil
  • Toasted bread soldiers for dipping


Method: 

(1) Heat the oil in a small pot. Add garlic and chilli flakes and saute until aromatic. 
 (2) Add the beans followed by the chopped tomatoes and paprika. Let it simmer over low-medium heat until slightly thickens, covered.
 (3) Add chopped coriander and continue to simmer for a minute or so.
 (4) Check seasonings. Add salt, sugar and pepper to taste. 
(5) Divide the bean mixture into the ramekins/
dish. Use the of a large spoon make a dip in the sauce, then crack an egg into each one. 
(6) Put the ramekins/dish under a griller for 5 to 6 minutes until the eggs are done to your liking.
 (7) Scatter with the corianders leaves, more black pepper (optional),  drizzles of olive oil and serve with bread soldiers.

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