Costing less than R100, this marinated beans and chopped eggs recipe is not only budget-friendly, it is also packed with protein.
This simple dish brings together tender beans infused with zesty marinade and perfectly chopped eggs for a balanced, flavourful meal. Ideal for quick lunches or light dinners, it’s affordable, nutritious and easy to prepare.
Great taste doesn’t have to break the bank.
Serves: 4 as a snack
Preparation time:Â 15 minutes + marinating
Cooking time:Â 15 minutes
Cost per recipe:Â Serves 4 for under R100
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Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 180 ml (Âľ cup) French salad dressing
- Handful coriander
- 410g tin cannellini beans, drained
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
Method
- Bring a small saucepan, Âľ full of water, to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, add the eggs, and simmer for 10 minutes, for hard-boiled. Cool under cold running water. When cool enough to handle, peel and chop.
- Mix the dressing through the eggs. Drain excess dressing and blitz the dressing with the coriander until smooth.
- Stir the coriander dressing through the beans and onions. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Gently mix the eggs through the marinated beans. Top with extra coriander.
Optional: For added kick, blitz ½ jalapeno with the dressing. Serve topped with extra jalapeno slices.
Recipe supplied by: www.sapoultry.co.za
PrintRecipe of the day:Marinated beans and chopped eggs under R100
Enjoy wholesome eating without compromising on flavor or value.
Discover a budget-friendly and protein-packed delight with our recipe of the day: Marinated Beans and Chopped Eggs under R100. This simple yet satisfying dish brings together tender beans infused with zesty marinade and perfectly chopped eggs for a balanced, flavorful meal. Ideal for quick lunches or light dinners, it’s affordable, nutritious, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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- 2 eggs
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- 180 ml (Âľ cup) French salad dressing
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- Handful coriander
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- 410 g tin cannellini beans, drained
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- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Bring a small saucepan, Âľ full of water, to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, add the eggs, and simmer for 10 minutes, for hard-boiled. Cool under cold running water. When cool enough to handle, peel and chop.
- Mix the dressing through the eggs. Drain excess dressing and blitz the dressing with the coriander until smooth.
- Stir the coriander dressing through the beans and onions. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Gently mix the eggs through the marinated beans. Top with extra coriander.
Optional: For added kick, blitz ½ jalapeno with the dressing. Serve topped with extra jalapeno slices.