Caesar-style butter beans on toast

Step by Step

Step 1

In a small food processor, whizz together the drained anchovies, cheese and mustard to make a coarse paste, scraping down the sides of the food processor and whizzing again if needed. Tip into a bowl, pour over the lemon juice and 2 tbsp oil, then use a balloon whisk to beat together until smooth and combined. Stir in the beans, lemon zest, chilli flakes (if using) and most of the chives. Season with freshly ground black pepper and set aside.

Step 2

Toast the bread. If topping with fried eggs, heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, crack in the eggs (they will puff up and spit, so be careful). Use a spoon to baste the egg whites with the oil until they are just set (2-3 minutes), then transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper. Divide the bean mixture between the toasts, then top with the fried eggs, if using. Scatter over the remaining chives and another pinch of chilli flakes, if liked.