Portuguese-Style Braised Peas with Eggs

August 23, 2025 by Camila

🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté the base Heat olive oil in a deep skillet. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft. Add chouriço and sauté until it releases its oils and browns slightly.
2. Build the sauce Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, and white wine. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Add peas Stir in peas and cook for another 10 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Poach the eggs Make small wells in the sauce and crack eggs into them. Cover and cook until whites are set but yolks remain runny (about 5–7 minutes).
5. Serve and enjoy Garnish with parsley and serve hot with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

🧄 Tips:

• Swap chouriço for bacon or mushrooms for a vegetarian twist.
• For extra richness, add a spoonful of butter or a splash of cream before poaching the eggs.

You can find a lovely version of this dish on Crumb: A Food Blog or GastroPortugal【2}.

Want to turn this into a brunch centerpiece or add a spicy kick? I’ve got ideas for that too.