Mexican eggs are perfect for brunch with friends. It makes a tasty and much healthier alternative to the fry up and it will keep you full up all morning long. Plus, it is super easy and can just be chucked into a frying pan!
Why is it so fab?
Tomatoes contain lycopene which help protect the body and prevent cancer. Onions and garlic keep your heart healthy and give your immune system a well needed boost. The addition of kidney beans and butter beans (whilst not strictly included in most Mexican eggs recipes) are a fab source of protein and B vitamins. The combination of spices will rev up your metabolism. All in all, a super way to wake up!
Ingredients (to serve 2- 4 people, just adjust eggs)
- drizzle of olive oil
- 1 red onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 peppers – whatever colour you fancy
- 1 red medium chilli
- half a tin of kidney beans
- half a tin of butterbeans
- 400ml tin of tomatoes
- squeeze of tomato puree (about a tablespoon)
- 2 eggs per person
- handful of coriander
- sprinkle of parmesan (optional
Method:
- Heat up the oil in a large frying pan
- Pop in the garlic, onion, chilli, peppers and paprika
- Add the tomatoes, puree, kidney and butterbeans
- Allow to simmer and reduce down until you have a nice thick consistency
- Once the sauce is thick enough, make little wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each one
- Salt and pepper it well and leave for 3-4 minutes for the eggs to cook through. You can speed it up by popping a lid on the frying pan or popping it until a grill for a couple of minutes
- Sprinkle on coriander and serve with wholemeal toast or just on its own
Delicious and very, very nutritious!
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