Savoury Baked Eggs Tomato (Printable view)

Vibrant baked eggs nestled in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, ideal for easy meals.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, 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)

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat; add the onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender.
04 - Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, sweet paprika, and chili flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
06 - Make four wells in the sauce with a spoon and crack one egg into each well.
07 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Prepared with simple pantry ingredients
  • Packed with flavor and easily customizable
02 -
  • Contains eggs, check for gluten if serving with bread
  • Always verify ingredient labels for possible cross-contamination
03 -
  • Add a pinch of ground coriander or a sprinkle of feta before baking for extra flavor
  • To make vegan, omit eggs and add drained canned chickpeas
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