North African Egg & Bean Salad
This is a tasty salad with a nod to North Africa. The spices in the bean mixture and the use of tahini in the dressing come together for an interesting meal.
Chef Tips:
- Crushing some of the beans in the pan will allow them to soak up the spices and flavors.
- I use a combination of whole cumin seeds and ground cumin for maximum flavor and texture.

North African Egg & Bean Salad
North African Egg & Bean Salad is a delicious and hearty dish that blends rich, exotic flavors with a perfect balance of protein and freshness.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 TB olive oil
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 TB cumin seeds
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 8 oz any canned white beans like cannellini drained
- 1 baby gem lettuce trimmed and cut into 4 wedges
- 2.8 oz baby plum tomatoes halved
- Pinch chili flakes
- Small handful fresh parsley finely chopped
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- For the dressing:
- ½ TB tahini paste
- ½ TB lemon juice
- 1½ TB olive oil
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in a medium saucepan until done to your liking, around 8-10 minutes. Once cooled, peel and cut both in half.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for around 8-10 minutes until softened.
- Ads in the cumin seeds, ground cumin, and drained beans. Continue to cook the mixture on medium heat, using a fork or spatula to partially crush some of the beans.
- Remove from the heat, mix in the second tablespoon of olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the lettuce wedges, boiled eggs, tomatoes, and spiced bean mixture on a serving platter.
- Drizzle on the dressing, and finish with chili flakes and chopped parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 17gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 205mgSodium: 540mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g
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