Homemade Beans with Nduja & Fried Egg – A Hearty Brunch Recipe
There’s something undeniably comforting about beans on toast. It’s a classic, a go-to meal for those craving something warm, familiar, and satisfying. But what if we took it up a notch? Imagine silky white beans slowly simmered with spicy nduja, rich tomato passata, and sweet roasted peppers, all topped with a golden, crispy fried egg.
This isn’t your ordinary beans on toast - it’s a bold, flavour-packed upgrade. Whether you’re indulging in a weekend brunch or looking for a quick but impressive dinner, this recipe delivers comfort with a kick. The magic comes from nduja, that fiery, spreadable salami that melts into the sauce, infusing it with smoky depth and a hint of heat.
Serve it over thick-cut sourdough, let the egg yolk mingle with the spicy sauce, and get ready for a dish that feels like a hug -but with a little attitude. Ready to give homemade beans a go? Let’s get cooking.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp mojo de ajo oil (or 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 clove of garlic, minced)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jar white beans
60g nduja
300ml passata
100ml chicken bone broth (or regular chicken stock)
2 roasted red peppers, chopped
A splash of red wine vinegar
2 eggs
Thick-cut sourdough toast, to serve
Method:
Sauté the onion – Heat the mojo de ajo oil (or olive oil with garlic) in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent.
Cook the nduja – Add the nduja to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon. Let it cook until the oils are released and it turns into a rich, fragrant paste.
Simmer the beans – Stir in the white beans, passata, and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and let the flavours meld for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Finish the sauce – Add the roasted red peppers and a splash of red wine vinegar. Give it a good stir and cook for another few minutes until everything is well combined.
Fry the eggs – In a separate pan, heat a little oil and fry the eggs to your liking.
Serve – Spoon the spicy nduja beans over thick slices of toasted sourdough. Top with the fried egg and enjoy immediately!
Faq’s
What makes homemade beans better than canned beans?
Homemade beans are richer in flavour and allow you to control the ingredients, avoiding unnecessary additives while enhancing taste with quality ingredients like nduja and roasted peppers.
What is nduja?
Nduja is a spicy, spreadable pork salami from Italy, packed with chili heat and umami.
Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes! Swap the chicken stock for vegetable stock and replace the nduja with a spicy harissa
What type of beans work best for this recipe?
White beans like cannellini or butter beans work best, as they soak up the rich flavours of the nduja and tomato-based sauce.
Can I prepare homemade beans in advance?
Absolutely! The beans improve in flavour overnight. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.
What’s the best way to serve these beans?
Serve them on thick-cut sourdough toast with a perfectly fried egg on top.
