Baked Eggs With Basil Red Kidney Beans Pesto And Chilli Recipe

This show-stopping Baked Eggs recipe, inspired by a beloved local cafe, is a breakfast sensation! Creamy red kidney beans simmered in a vibrant pesto sauce, topped with perfectly baked eggs, and a fiery kick of chilli. Serve straight from the oven for a dramatic centerpiece, perfect for brunch or a weekend treat. Enjoy with toasted Turkish bread and a side of sausage or chorizo for extra indulgence! Get ready to wow your family and friends with this flavour explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 537.7 kcal
Protein 65g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Eggs With Basil Red Kidney Beans Pesto And Chilli

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How to Make Baked Eggs With Basil Red Kidney Beans Pesto And Chilli

  1. Finely chop 1/2 medium onion. Sauté in 1 tbsp olive oil for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes more.
  2. Add 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives (halved) and 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed) and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1/4 cup pasta sauce, 1/4 cup basil pesto, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
  5. Pour the mixture into an oven-safe dish. Gently push 1 cup cherry tomatoes into the sauce. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven. Make indentations in the sauce using the back of a spoon. Crack 4 large eggs into the indentations.
  7. Return to the oven and bake until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 10-15 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately with toasted Turkish bread, drizzled with olive oil and grated Italian Parmesan cheese (optional).
  9. Add cooked sausage or chorizo (about 4 oz, sliced) to the sauce in step 4 for extra protein.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

73g

Fat

21g

Carbs

23g