Homemade Beans on Toast

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Homemade beans on toast in white bowlA healthy take on this classic dish. Great for a weekend brunch. 

Serves 4

Cooking time: 25 minutes

What you will need

  • Olive oil
  • 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
  • A sprig of rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 x 400g tins of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • A drizzle of balsamic vinegar
  • 4 large free-range eggs
  • Butter, for frying
  • 4 slices of brown or granary bread

 

What to do:                  

1. Heat a pan over a medium heat, add a little olive oil and fry the onion, garlic and rosemary for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft.

2. Add the smoked paprika and cook for a further minute or so. Then tip in the drained beans and tomatoes and simmer for about 20 minutes, adding a little water if necessary.

3. Pick out the rosemary stalk, drizzle in some balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper and simmer for another 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced.

4. Fry the eggs in a little butter and toast your bread.

5. Serve a good scoop of beans on each piece of toast, and top with a fried egg – you can add some grated Cheddar if you fancy it.

 

Recipe from ‘Hungry’, a book by Innocent

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