Cook Yourself Thin

Get a protein packed meal that won't settle on your hips, with this brilliant brunch recipe from Cook Yourself Thin

Serves 4

Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 15 minutes

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 5 rashers bacon (100g), just using the loin meat, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp tomato puree
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 6 vine ripened tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
• 200ml chicken stock
• A few sprigs of thyme
• A pinch dried chilli flakes
• 2 x 400g can cannellini beans, drained
• 4 slices of soured dough bread
• 4 large free range eggs

1. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, then gently fry the onion and bacon together for 5-10 minutes until the onions are softened and just starting to turn golden. For the last minute add in the garlic, then add the puree and brown sugar. Stir in the tomatoes, stock, thyme and chilli flakes and seasoning to taste, then simmer the sauce for 5 mins. Add the beans, then simmer for another 5 mins until the sauce has thickened.

2. Heat a griddle pan on high then griddle the bread on both sides until charred and toasted. Serve the beans with a slice of toast, and a poached egg.