Showing posts with label Baked Egg With Spicy Beans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Baked Egg With Spicy Beans. Show all posts

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.