Spanish Skillet Beans Eggs (Print Version)

Smoky tomatoey beans meet soft eggs and a sprinkle of parsley. The perfect way to start your morning or kick back at brunch.

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Sauce & Beans

09 - 180 ml water or chicken stock
10 - 1 can (400 g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
11 - 1 can (400 g) chopped tomatoes with juice

→ Eggs & Garnish

12 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
13 - 4 large eggs

→ To Serve

14 - Crusty bread

# Steps:

01 - Cut up some crusty bread and hand it around right away for dunking.
02 - Take the skillet off the burner and toss over a sprinkle of that chopped parsley.
03 - Put on the lid and let it go for about 6–8 minutes, or just until the eggs look how you like them.
04 - Grab a spoon, make four dents in the sauce, and drop an egg into each little spot you made.
05 - Keep it on a low bubble for 10–15 minutes, stir occasionally, and let that sauce get a bit thicker.
06 - Toss in the chopped tomatoes with their juice, the rinsed beans, and some water or stock. Mix everything, then add salt and pepper if you want.
07 - Now swirl in the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Keep stirring for about a minute so those spices wake up and smell amazing.
08 - Next up, add your garlic and diced red pepper. Let them cook for 3–4 minutes until the pepper softens a bit.
09 - Warm the olive oil in a big pan on medium heat. Add the onion and let it cook for 5 minutes until it’s soft and kind of see-through.

# Notes:

01 - If you want this plant-based, don’t use the eggs—try tossing in some spinach or sliced mushrooms instead to fill it out.
02 - Switch up the beans! Go with kidney beans or chickpeas if that’s more your thing for a different texture and taste.
03 - Adding thin slices of sausage or chorizo while softening the veggies will really bump up the heartiness and flavor.
04 - Want it super filling? Eat this with a side of rice or roasted potatoes.

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