Salsa Baked Eggs with Beans & Crispy Tortillas
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Red Pepper, diced
- 2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Chilli Flakes
- 400g Canned Chopped Tomatoes
- 400g Canned Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 150g Tomato Salsa
- 4 Large Eggs
- 4 Small Corn Tortillas
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 50g Feta, crumbled
- 15g Fresh Coriander, roughly chopped
- 1 Lime
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the red onion and pepper and cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chilli flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, black beans, and salsa and season with salt and black pepper.
- Simmer for 6–8 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Make four shallow wells in the bean mixture and crack an egg into each one.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain soft.
- Meanwhile, cut the corn tortillas into rough triangles and toss them with the vegetable oil and a small pinch of salt.
- Spread the tortilla pieces over a baking tray and bake for 6–8 minutes until golden and crisp, turning once if necessary.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and scatter over the diced avocado, crumbled feta, and fresh coriander.
- Squeeze over half of the lime and season with additional black pepper if desired.
- Serve the baked eggs straight from the skillet with the crispy tortilla pieces and remaining lime cut into wedges.
Tips
- Simmer the tomato and bean mixture until it is fairly thick before adding the eggs so the finished skillet does not become watery.
- Check the eggs towards the end of baking and remove the skillet while the yolks are still slightly soft, as they will continue cooking in the hot sauce.
- Bake the tortilla pieces separately rather than stirring them into the sauce so they remain crisp for serving.
Variations
- Spicy Salsa Baked Eggs: Add a finely chopped jalapeño with the red pepper and finish with sliced fresh chilli.
- Sweetcorn and Bean Baked Eggs: Add 150g sweetcorn with the black beans for extra sweetness, colour, and texture.
Storage
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with extra salsa, lime wedges, and sliced avocado for a colourful weekend brunch.
- Pair with a simple tomato and avocado salad or warm corn tortillas for a more substantial meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are salsa baked eggs?
How do I keep the yolks runny when baking eggs?
Can I make salsa baked eggs ahead of time?
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