Save A vibrant& budget-friendly dish featuring perfectly baked eggs nestled in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce — ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an easy supper.
I first made this recipe for a relaxed weekend brunch: everyone loved dipping crusty bread into the warm& savory tomato sauce with perfectly baked eggs.
Ingredients
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 large& finely chopped
- Red bell pepper: diced
- Garlic cloves: 2& minced
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (400g/14 oz)
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Sweet paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Chili flakes (optional): 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Eggs: 4 large
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional): chopped
- Crusty bread (optional): to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Cook onion:
- Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 4 minutes until softened.
- Add bell pepper:
- Add the bell pepper and cook for another 3 4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add spices:
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes:
- Add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 8 10 minutes& stirring occasionally& until the sauce thickens.
- Add eggs:
- Use a spoon to make four wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well.
- Bake:
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8 10 minutes& or until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny.
- Garnish& serve:
- Remove from the oven& garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired& and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Save This is a favorite for family brunches: my kids enjoy helping crack the eggs and sprinkling fresh herbs on top before serving.
Required Tools
An ovenproof skillet or sauté pan& a sharp knife and cutting board& and a sturdy wooden spoon will make preparation easy.
Allergen Information
Contains eggs. If serving with bread& check labels for gluten content and possible cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides about 185 calories& 8 g total fat& 16 g carbohydrates& and 10 g protein.
Save Try this for your next brunch& and savor the beautiful presentation and comforting flavors. Leftovers reheat well for a speedy meal the next day.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of pan is best for baking the eggs?
An ovenproof skillet or a sauté pan works best to cook the sauce on the stove and bake the eggs in the oven.
- → Can I adjust the spiciness of the tomato sauce?
Yes, you can modify the chili flakes quantity or omit them entirely to suit your preferred spice level.
- → How can I make this dish suitable for vegan eaters?
Replace the eggs with drained canned chickpeas and bake them in the same spiced tomato sauce.
- → What fresh herbs complement this tomato and egg dish?
Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped over the finished dish adds brightness and freshness.
- → Is crusty bread necessary when serving?
While optional, crusty bread is ideal for dipping and soaking up the rich, spiced tomato sauce.