Savoury Baked Eggs Tomato (Print View)

A flavorful dish of baked eggs in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, great for any meal.

# Components:

→ 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)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy, one-pan preparation makes cleanup a breeze
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free with a bold Middle Eastern flavor
02 -
  • This dish is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free unless bread contains gluten
  • You can make it vegan by substituting eggs with chickpeas
03 -
  • Add a pinch of ground coriander or sprinkle feta on top for extra depth
  • Customize the spice level by adjusting chili flakes to your taste
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