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Portuguese Style Green Beans with Eggs

45 min
240 kcal
4 servings

By eatmundo · August 3, 2026

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A simple, hearty dish often eaten as a main meal in the summer months, focusing on garden-fresh green beans and perfectly cooked eggs.

According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Portuguese Style Green Beans with Eggs from another cuisine is Ejotes Guisados (Mexico): the two share 83% of their ingredients.

Ingredients

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How to Make It

  • 1

    Trim 500g of green beans and blanch them in boiling salted water for 5 minutes until tender but crisp.

  • 2

    In a wide skillet, heat 50ml of olive oil and sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until soft.

  • 3

    Add 2 chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook for 8 minutes until they break down into a thick sauce.

  • 4

    Drain the green beans well and add them to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the tomato base.

  • 5

    Make 4 small wells in the mixture and carefully crack 1 large egg into each well.

  • 6

    Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and cover the skillet with a lid.

  • 7

    Cook on medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.

  • 8

    Sprinkle with a chopped bunch of fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portuguese Style Green Beans with Eggs?

Portuguese Style Green Beans with Eggs is a vegetable-based dish from Portugal consisting of green beans blanched and tossed in a base of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and olive oil, combined with eggs. It is commonly served as a light main course or a side dish, typically during lunch or dinner.

Can I use canned green beans?

It is not recommended, as the texture of fresh, blanched green beans is essential to the heartiness of this dish.

How do I know when the eggs are done?

The whites should be opaque and firm, while the yolks should still have a slight wobble.

Is this a side dish or main?

Traditionally, it is considered a light main meal, often served with crusty bread for mopping up the sauce.

What if I don't like runny yolks?

You can leave the lid on for an extra 2 minutes until the yolks are fully set to your preference.

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