Smoky Beans with Baked Eggs Recipe
A simple, hearty dish featuring smoky-flavored beans simmered with tomatoes and smoked paprika, topped with baked eggs until perfectly set. This comforting one-pan meal is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, combining robust flavors with an effortless cooking process.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Beans and Sauce
- 2 cups cooked or canned beans (such as cannellini or navy beans), drained and rinsed if canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Eggs
- Prepare the Bean Base: In a medium oven-safe skillet or baking dish, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes and smoked paprika, cooking for another 5 minutes to develop the smoky flavor.
- Add the Beans: Mix in the cooked beans, seasoning with salt and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Top with Eggs: Create four small wells in the bean mixture using the back of a spoon. Carefully crack one egg into each well, making sure the eggs are evenly spaced and slightly nestled into the beans.
- Bake Until Set: Transfer the skillet or baking dish to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks remain slightly runny, or longer if you prefer firmer yolks.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let sit for a minute. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro if desired. Serve warm directly from the pan with crusty bread or toast for dipping.
Notes
- Use any variety of white beans or chickpeas for different flavor profiles.
- Adjust the amount of smoked paprika to your taste preference for smokiness.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer the mixture to a baking dish before adding eggs and baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated on stovetop or microwave.
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