Baked beans with poached eggs

1. Heat rapeseed oil in a non-stick saucepan. Add onion, carrot and celery; sauté over a medium heat for about 10 minutes or until softened. Carefully stir in vinegar; cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, sugar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in beans; add stock if sauce is looking a little thick. Bring back to a simmer; cover and cook gently for a further 8–10 minutes, until sauce is cooked and beans are hot.
3. Meanwhile, poach eggs in a separate pan of gently simmering water (or using an egg poacher) for a few minutes or until cooked to your liking. Remove from water using a slotted spoon or turn out of poaching cups to serve.
4. Serve baked beans with poached eggs on top or alongside. Serve with fresh crusty bread or toast (omit this or use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version).

Cook's tips

• For a more substantial lunch or supper dish, serve these baked beans and eggs with baked potatoes.
• Add any leftover haricot beans to a soup or casserole.
• For an extra kick, add 1 finely chopped deseeded fresh red chilli with the onion.