Looking for a quick, no-fuss meal? We’ve got you covered! Featuring creamy butter beans, gently simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce, generously spread over warm and crunchy toast, and crowned with a beautifully poached egg with a luscious, runny yolk, this recipe is simple comfort food at its finest. Perfect for those busy days, this easy meal will leave you feeling satisfied and full.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 4 slices of hearty bread (your choice of bread, like sourdough, French, whole grain, etc)
- 2 cups canned butter beans
- 1 cup tomato passata or crushed tomatoes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 large eggs
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and paprika. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the tomato passata or crushed tomatoes to the skillet, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Stir in the canned butter beans and let them warm through in the tomato sauce for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- While the butter beans are simmering in the sauce, poach the eggs. Bring a separate pot of water to a gentle simmer, and add a splash of vinegar to the water. Crack each egg into a small bowl, and gently slide them one by one into the simmering water. Poach the eggs for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set, and the yolks are still runny.
- Toast the slices of bread to your desired level of crispiness.
- To assemble, place a slice of warm toast on each plate. Spoon a generous amount of butter beans in tomato sauce over the toast.
- Carefully lift the poached eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, allowing any excess water to drain, and place one egg on top of each plate of butter beans.
- Garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley or chives.
Notes
Feel free to add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese over the butter beans for an extra layer of savory goodness. You can also customize the dish with a dash of hot sauce or some crushed red pepper flakes if you prefer a bit of heat. This recipe pairs wonderfully with a side of fresh salad or sautéed spinach to add some greens to your meal. Enjoy this simple and flavorful dish!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 482mg
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
