Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2.5
servings
1 unit

green peppers

sliced

2 unit

onions

sliced

8 unit

tomatoes

halved

2 tbsp

butter

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

black pepper

6 unit

eggs

Step 1
~3 min

Cut the green peppers open and remove the cores and seeds. Cut them into strips.

Step 2
~3 min

Slice the onions.

Step 3
~3 min

Cut the tomatoes in half.

Step 4
~3 min

Fry the onions and peppers in butter or olive oil in a large frying pan.

Step 5
~3 min

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 6
~3 min

Let them stew gently in their own juices until the peppers are soft.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the halved tomatoes and continue cooking until they are soft.

Step 8
~3 min

Taste the mixture, adding more seasoning if necessary.

Step 9
~3 min

Drop the eggs in whole into the tomato and pepper mixture.

Step 10
~3 min

Cook until the eggs are set to your liking.

Step 11
~3 min

Season again if necessary.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream on top.

Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with crusty bread.

Top with feta cheese.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Hummus
Baba Ghanoush

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North Africa

Cultural Significance

Popular breakfast dish throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Breakfast feasts

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Weekend Breakfast
Casual Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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