Super trendy and for very good reason - baked eggs are a great way to start any day. Or eaten any other time of the day!
It’s basically eggs that are baked or poached in a fragrant tomato sauce, usually with capsicum, onion and spices like cumin and paprika, reflecting the Middle Eastern and North African roots of this dish. It can be adapted to your liking, it's all about experimenting.
Add the olive oil to pan and heat.
Add the onion, capsicum, garlic and cook until soft.
Add the cayenne, cumin, paprika, curry powder, turmeric, salt and pepper, and cook through.
Add the diced tomatoes, stir well and bring to the boil.
Add the feta and then carefully add the eggs spaced out evenly.
While simmering, cover with lid and cook until the eggs set.
Remove from the heat and sprinkle with parsley (and feta if desired).
Serve immediately.
Use the toasted bread as a scoop if desired.
Roasted mushrooms are a wonderful match with this dish.
Ingredients
Directions
It’s basically eggs that are baked or poached in a fragrant tomato sauce, usually with capsicum, onion and spices like cumin and paprika, reflecting the Middle Eastern and North African roots of this dish. It can be adapted to your liking, it's all about experimenting.
Add the olive oil to pan and heat.
Add the onion, capsicum, garlic and cook until soft.
Add the cayenne, cumin, paprika, curry powder, turmeric, salt and pepper, and cook through.
Add the diced tomatoes, stir well and bring to the boil.
Add the feta and then carefully add the eggs spaced out evenly.
While simmering, cover with lid and cook until the eggs set.
Remove from the heat and sprinkle with parsley (and feta if desired).
Serve immediately.
Use the toasted bread as a scoop if desired.
Roasted mushrooms are a wonderful match with this dish.