English Brunch
English Brunch is a satisfying breakfast of poached eggs, slow-roasted plum tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and wilted spinach. The TM7 gently steams the eggs while the tomato compote simmers in the mixing bowl. Everything finishes at the same moment, giving a restaurant-style brunch without juggling pans on the hob.
About this recipe
English Brunch Thermomix TM7 brings the classic British weekend breakfast to your all-in-one kitchen machine in one streamlined session. This recipe pairs silky poached eggs with a balsamic plum tomato compote, gently wilted spinach and a drizzle of olive oil, making it an ideal quick breakfast when you want something more generous than porridge. Searching for easy brunch recipes often leads to complicated multi-pan chaos, but here the TM7 handles the eggs in the Varoma while the sweetened tomato purée simmers below, infusing with balsamic vinegar and sea salt. The result is glossy, jammy tomatoes and yolks that run exactly as they should. Serve it for a leisurely Saturday breakfast, a vegetarian brunch gathering or a protein-rich start to a slow morning, with crusty bread to soak up every drop.
Preparation tips
- Choose ripe but firm plum tomatoes for the compote so they break down into a glossy mixture without turning watery; taste before serving and adjust the balsamic vinegar and caster sugar to your preference.
- Crack each egg into a small cup before sliding it onto the Varoma tray; this keeps the yolks intact and makes timing easier when you assemble the plates with the wilted spinach.
- For a richer finish, stir a teaspoon of olive oil through the spinach just before serving and add a final grind of pepper; leftovers of the tomato compote keep well refrigerated for toast later.
- Make it dairy-light and extra indulgent by swapping spinach for garlicky sautéed mushrooms; the compote also pairs beautifully with a spoonful of crème fraîche if you are not avoiding dairy.
Recipe variations
- Vegan version: replace the eggs with seasoned tofu steamed in the Varoma alongside the spinach; the balsamic tomato compote and olive oil already make the base fully plant-based.
- Festive Christmas variation: add a pinch of smoked paprika and a star anise to the tomato compote, and serve with toasted sourdough and a glass of buck's fizz for a holiday morning treat.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Steaming the eggs gently in the Varoma gives the TM7 perfectly runny yolks without any swirling water technique
- Weighing the caster sugar and sea salt directly in the bowl lets the Thermomix dose the tomato compote seasoning to the gram
- Heating the plum tomatoes with balsamic vinegar slowly, the TM7 reduces them into a glossy compote without any splattering on the hob
- Whisking the tomato purée with olive oil, the Thermomix blends the compote base into a velvety sauce in seconds
- Grating a nutmeg or pepper finish with the TM7 grinding function adds freshly milled seasoning over the spinach instantly
Ingredients
- medium eggs
- plum tomatoes
- water
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- balsamic vinegar
- olive oil
- caster sugar
- tomato purée
- fresh spinach leaves