Aubergine and fava bean eggs: The ultimate one-pan weekend brunch

Soft aubergine, spiced fava beans and runny eggs – proof that the best brunches need just one pan and plenty of bread to mop it all up - (Ola O Smith/Issy Croker)

“I always keep a couple of tins of ful (fava beans) in my pantry for those times when I crave a quick and satisfying late breakfast or lunch at weekends,” says chef Sami Tamimi.

“When simple butter and toast won’t do the trick and I’m in need of something more substantial and savoury, this is when fava beans come to the rescue.