Portuguese Baked Eggs Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare delicious Portuguese Baked Eggs, a comforting dish featuring eggs baked in a flavorful tomato sauce with bell peppers and onions.
Equipment
- 1 Large oven-safe skillet For cooking and baking the dish
- 1 Knife For chopping vegetables
- 1 Cutting board
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Onion Finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 large Red bell pepper Finely chopped
- 1 large Green bell pepper Finely chopped
- 1 can Diced tomatoes 400 g
- 1 tsp Paprika
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 4 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
- to taste Grated cheese Optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Make four wells in the sauce using the back of a spoon. Crack an egg into each well.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and yolks are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and grated cheese, if using.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
For added flavor, you can sprinkle some smoked paprika or red chili flakes before baking. This dish can also be made with a can of spicy diced tomatoes for an extra kick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 90000IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 1200mgIron: 0.5mg
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