Poached eggs with smashed broad beans recipe Save Save Sit your poached eggs on a bed of broad beans for a healthy, bright start to the day Credit: Haarala Hamilton Follow You canât go wrong with a bag of broad beans in the freezer. This versatile vegetable makes a nutritious base for poached eggs instead of the more usual toast, and is a winning combination of protein, carbs and fibre as well as providing a fair smattering of B vitamins. Perfect for when fresh beans are out of season, frozen ones make a great hummus or can be added to soups, stews, salads, sauces and stir-fries.