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Baked Eggs in Popped Beans

Cultural Context

Baked Eggs in Popped Beans, often known as a variation of Shakshuka, has roots in North African and Middle Eastern cuisines. Traditionally, it features eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce, but this variation incorporates beans for added protein and texture. It's a popular dish for brunch or a hearty breakfast, enjoyed for its comforting flavors and communal style of serving. Today, it has gained global popularity, with various adaptations featuring different spices and ingredients.

MediterraneanILmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
canned cannellini beans
butter beans
chickpeas
fennel seeds
tomatoes
basil
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt
juice of half a lemon
eggs
whole meal bread
ricotta cheese
chili sauce
balsamic vinegar

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Dried beans are often less expensive and more nutritious when cooked from scratch.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

1

Put a non-stick pan on medium heat.

2

Scatter drained cannellini beans in the pan and shake them flat.

3

Cook the beans until excess moisture is cooked away and they start to crisp up and pop.

4

Sprinkle in some fennel seeds for flavor.

5

Add tomatoes to the pan, along with a pinch of salt and the juice of half a lemon.

6

Toss the mixture to draw out natural flavors and sugars from the tomatoes.

7

Add about 100 ml of water to the pan to release flavors and help thicken the mixture.

8

Crack eggs into the gaps between the beans and tomatoes in the pan.

9

Cover the pan with a lid to steam the eggs using the juices in the pan.

10

Toast whole meal bread until golden brown.

11

Spread a teaspoon of ricotta cheese onto the toasted bread.

12

Drizzle chili sauce and balsamic vinegar over the finished dish.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

non-stick panlidtoasterplatter or board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Shakshuka with BeansEggs in BeansPopped Beans with Eggs

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