Baked Beans on Toast with Pancetta and Poached Eggs

• olive oil↗1 ст. л. tbsp
• onion↗1

  chopped

• garlic↗1 маленька

  minced

• smoked paprika↗2 ч. л. tsp
• white beans (cannellini)↗консервована 400 г g

  drained and rinsed

• chopped tomatoesконсервована 400 г g
• soft brown sugar½ ст. л. tbsp
• Worcestershire sauce↗1 ст. л. tbsp
• eggs↗2 великі

  large

• whole grain bread2 великі скибочки slices
• pancetta↗4 тонкі хрусткі скибочки slices

  or bacon (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a small pot, sauté the onion with a pinch of salt for 10‑12 minutes over medium heat until soft and slightly caramelized. Add garlic and smoked paprika, cook another minute. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for another 10 minutes over medium, stirring regularly until the sauce thickens. Season to taste.

2. 2

   Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a gentle boil. When boiling, stir the water gently with a wooden spoon, carefully crack an egg into the swirling water. Poach for 3 minutes. Repeat with the second egg.

3. 3

   Toast the bread, then top it with the beans, eggs and pancetta (if using).