Savoury Baked Eggs Tomato (Printable Version)

Eggs baked in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, full of vibrant flavors and quick to prepare.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
06 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste

→ Spices

07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Eggs

11 - 4 large eggs

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
13 - Crusty bread, to serve (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set oven to 375°F.
02 - Warm olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
03 - Incorporate diced red bell pepper and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until tender.
04 - Mix in minced garlic, ground cumin, sweet paprika, and optional chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
06 - Create four wells in sauce with a spoon and crack one egg into each.
07 - Transfer skillet to the oven and bake 8-10 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks remain slightly runny.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired, and serve immediately with crusty bread.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy one-pan preparation makes for simple cleanup
  • Packed with flavor and high in protein without meat
02 -
  • For vegan option, substitute eggs with chickpeas
  • Always check bread ingredients for gluten if needed
03 -
  • Sprinkle feta on top before baking for extra richness
  • Let the eggs sit for 1 before serving if you prefer firmer yolks
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