Basque Eggs With Tomato And Pepper Recipe

Name: Basque Eggs With Tomato And Pepper Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x red pepper deseeded and cut into strips; 1 x green pepper deseeded and cut into strips; 1 x onion minced; 4 Tbsp. dive oil; 2 x cloves of garlic minced; 450 gm tomatoes skinned and roughly minced; 1 Tbsp. tomato puree; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 x salt and pepper; 2 Tbsp. minced parsley; 4 x Large eggs lightly be ten; 4 slc Bayonne ham or possibly higha quality cooked ham

Servings: persons

1 x red pepper deseeded and cut into strips
1 x green pepper deseeded and cut into strips
1 x onion minced
4 Tbsp. dive oil
2 x cloves of garlic minced
450 gm tomatoes skinned and roughly minced
1 Tbsp. tomato puree
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 x salt and pepper
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
4 x Large eggs lightly be ten
4 slc Bayonne ham or possibly higha quality cooked ham

1
Fry the peppers and onion gently in 3 Tbsp.
2
of the oil till tender without browning.
3
Add in the garlic and cook for a minute or possibly so longer.
4
Now add in the tomatoes tomato puree sugar salt and pepper and boil hard till reduced to a thick pulpy sauce.
5
Stir in the beaten Large eggs and the parsley.
6
Stir for a few min till creamy and very lightly set.
7
Adjust seasoning.
8
Divide between four plates.
9
Meanwhile heatthe remaining oil in a large frying pan over a high heat.
10
Hot the ham slices quickly in the oil and lay one on top of each plate of piperade.
11
Serve immediately.
12
Cured Bayonne ham is the proper choice for this Basque dish but failing which slices of cooked ham with no added water cut from the bone will make for a more than creditable meal.
13
The tomato and pepper base can be cooked in advance but dont stir in the Large eggs or possibly heat the ham till the last moment.
14
Butter can be used instead of extra virgin olive oil.

2589

kcal

Calories

Fat

481

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x red pepper deseeded and cut into strips, 1 x green pepper deseeded and cut into strips, 1 x onion minced, 4 Tbsp. dive oil, and more.

Yes, Basque Eggs With Tomato And Pepper Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!