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Tomato & White Bean Breakfast Skillet

White beans simmered in a paprika tomato sauce with two eggs cooked on top. A hearty breakfast made in one skillet.

Prep 10 minCook 20 minServes 2
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A note on this recipe

White beans turn a small tomato skillet into a filling breakfast. A spoonful of tomato paste gives the sauce depth without needing a long simmer.

The eggs finish under a lid. Make two shallow wells so the whites spread into a thin layer and cook evenly; a deep hole can leave a pocket of uncooked white near the yolk.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 slices crusty bread, to serve

How to make it

01

Warm the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until softened.

02

Add the garlic, tomato paste and smoked paprika. Stir for 1 minute so the paste darkens slightly without scorching.

03

Add the crushed tomatoes, drained beans, salt and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to hold a shallow well.

04

Lower the heat. Make two wide, shallow wells and crack an egg into each one. Cover with a lid.

05

Cook gently for 5–7 minutes, checking as needed, until the whites and yolks are set. If the sauce sticks before the eggs are ready, add a splash of water around the edge.

06

Sprinkle with parsley and serve with bread for scooping up the sauce.

Kitchen notes & substitutions

Use a wide pan

A wide skillet keeps the bean layer shallow so the eggs can cook gently without a long wait.

Watch the sauce thickness

It should look like a loose stew before adding the eggs. Add a tablespoon of water if it has reduced to a paste.

Make a dairy-free breakfast

The recipe contains no dairy as written; check the bread ingredients if that matters to you.

Storage & making ahead

The bean and tomato base can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat it thoroughly and cook fresh eggs on top when serving.

For temperature guidance, see FoodSafety.gov.

Questions about this recipe

Can I use butter beans?

Yes. A drained can of butter beans works in place of cannellini; stir gently so the larger beans stay intact.

Can I make it without eggs?

Yes. Warm the beans fully, finish with parsley and serve on toast. The sauce does not need any other change.

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Tomato & White Bean Breakfast Skillet

White beans simmered in a paprika tomato sauce with two eggs cooked on top. A hearty breakfast made in one skillet.

Prep 10 minCook 20 minServes 2

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Warm the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until softened.
  2. Add the garlic, tomato paste and smoked paprika. Stir for 1 minute so the paste darkens slightly without scorching.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes, drained beans, salt and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to hold a shallow well.
  4. Lower the heat. Make two wide, shallow wells and crack an egg into each one. Cover with a lid.
  5. Cook gently for 5–7 minutes, checking as needed, until the whites and yolks are set. If the sauce sticks before the eggs are ready, add a splash of water around the edge.
  6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with bread for scooping up the sauce.

Sample recipe, not yet kitchen-tested. Image illustrative.

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