Egg and Lobia on Toast
PakistaniBreakfastDesi eggsEasy
Spiced red beans (lobia) spooned over buttered toast with a fried egg on top — a Pakistani take on beans on toast, high in protein and fibre.
Prep time8 min
Cook time10 min
Total time18 min
Servings1
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup boiled red beans (lobia)
- 2 slices bread
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Method
- Heat oil and fry the onion until soft, then add tomato, chilli powder, cumin and salt. Cook 3 minutes.
- Add the boiled lobia and 2 tbsp of water. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until saucy.
- Toast the bread and butter it lightly.
- Fry the eggs until the whites are set.
- Spoon the lobia over the toast, top with a fried egg and garnish with coriander.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)290 kcal
Protein (estimate)15 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)30 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Mash a few beans with the spoon to make the mixture thick and saucy. Food safety: cook the eggs until the whites are fully set; heat the beans until steaming. Allergens: contains egg, wheat (gluten) and legumes. Substitute: use canned baked beans if lobia is not ready, or chickpeas instead of lobia.