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White beans in tomato sauce with fried eggs

White beans in tomato sauce with fried eggs is a vegetarian dish for 4 people, ready in 40 minutes, very easy to make, for about €1.60 per person. The key is letting the tomato sauce simmer gently and keeping the egg yolk runny when you place it on top just before serving.

A calm bistro dish, white beans simmered in tomato sauce with a fried egg on top.

White beans in tomato sauce with fried eggs
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€1.60
Calories per person
530 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Summer, Fall, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

This dish has the comforting taste of a tomato sauce that's had time to simmer down, lifted by a touch of paprika and garlic that perfumes the oil from the start. The white beans add softness without turning to mush, as long as you stir them gently. The fried egg, added right before serving, brings a runny yolk that mixes into the sauce with the first bite.

It's a weeknight dish that barely needs watching, perfect for when you get home late but still want something warm and complete. Kids tend to like it just as it is, and adults enjoy dipping a slice of country bread into the sauce. Mon Chou turns to it for a simple midweek dinner just as easily as an unfussy Sunday lunch.

The ingredients

4 people

Pantry

  • Canned white beansoften in the pantry 800 g
  • Crushed tomatoesoften in the pantry 400 g
  • Paprikaoften in the pantry 2 tsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Onion 2
  • Garlic 2 cloves
  • Parsley 4 sprigs

Dairy

  • Egg 4

Bakery

  • Country bread 4 slices

Allergens Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Slice the onions and garlic, and gently cook them in the oil.

    Low heat keeps the garlic from burning and turning bitter.

  2. Add the paprika, then the tomatoes, salt and pepper, and let it reduce. 10 min

    The paprika just needs to warm through, thirty seconds is enough before adding the tomatoes.

  3. Pour in the drained white beans and let simmer with the lid on. 15 min

    Stir gently so you don't crush the beans, they're delicate.

  4. Fry the eggs in an oiled pan until the whites are set and the yolks stay runny. 5 min

    Cover the pan for a minute so the whites set without flipping the egg.

  5. Plate the beans, top with an egg, scatter with parsley, and serve with the bread.

    Season the egg with pepper at the last second to keep the aroma.

Our tips to get it right

  • Drain the white beans well before adding them, otherwise the sauce turns too watery and takes longer to reduce.
  • Use a wide skillet for the eggs, the whites spread less and cook more evenly.
  • If the tomato sauce starts sticking near the end, add a spoonful of water instead of turning up the heat.

The variations

  • Swap the white beans for cannellini beans, the texture stays just as soft.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes along with the paprika.
  • For kids in a hurry, serve the beans without the egg and offer bread strips for dipping.

What to serve it with

  • A green salad with lemon dressing
  • Toasted country bread
  • A glass of sparkling lemon water

Storage

The beans in tomato sauce keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container, without the egg. They freeze well, but plan on frying a fresh egg when you're ready to serve. Reheat the sauce gently in a pan or saucepan, adding a splash of water if needed.

Questions about this dish

Can I use dried white beans instead of canned?

Yes, but you'll need to soak and cook them ahead of time, which adds a lot to the prep. Canned beans stay the more practical choice for a weeknight meal.

How do I keep the egg yolk from setting too fast?

Cook the egg over low heat and cover the pan for just one minute. Pull it off the heat as soon as the white sets, the yolk keeps cooking slightly off the heat.

Can I make the tomato bean sauce ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it the day before and keep it in the fridge. Just reheat it gently and fry the eggs right before serving.

Does this work for kids who don't like runny yolks?

You can cook the egg one or two minutes longer for a firmer yolk. The beans in tomato sauce taste just as good without the egg if needed.

How long does it take to make white beans in tomato sauce with fried eggs?

Count 40 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in white beans in tomato sauce with fried eggs?

About 530 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does white beans in tomato sauce with fried eggs cost?

About €1.60 per serving, or €6.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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