Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 unit

roma tomatoes

diced

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup

onion

sliced thinly

1 unit

garlic clove

minced

1 tsp

paprika

0.5 tbsp

cold unsalted butter

0.75 tsp

kosher salt

to taste

1 tsp

fresh black pepper

to taste

4 unit

large eggs

room temperature

2 tsp

flat-leaf Italian parsley

chopped

Step 1
~11 min

Combine diced tomatoes and peppers in a small bowl.

Step 2
~11 min

Season the tomato and pepper mixture with salt and pepper.

Step 3
~11 min

Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the tomato and pepper mixture.

Step 4
~11 min

Toss the tomatoes and peppers with salt, pepper, and olive oil.

Step 5
~11 min

Transfer the mixture to one side of a dark round 9 inch cake pan.

Step 6
~11 min

In the other side of the pan, combine thinly sliced onions, minced garlic, and paprika.

Step 7
~11 min

Season the onion-garlic mixture with salt and pepper.

Step 8
~11 min

Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the onion-garlic mixture.

Step 9
~11 min

Place the cold unsalted butter on top of the onion-garlic mixture.

Step 10
~11 min

Place the cake pan in the solar cooker.

Step 11
~11 min

Solar cook for 2 hours until the vegetables have softened.

Step 12
~11 min

Stir all ingredients together in the pan to combine.

Step 13
~11 min

Solar cook for one more hour.

Step 14
~11 min

Meanwhile, crack the eggs open into a bowl.

Step 15
~11 min

Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 16
~11 min

After a total of 3 hours of solar cooking the vegetable mixture, use a wooden spoon to make 4 small indentations in the vegetable mixture to hold the eggs.

Key Technique: Solar Cooking
Step 17
~11 min

Carefully pour one egg into each indentation.

Step 18
~11 min

Continue to solar cook until the eggs are fully cooked (about 20-25 minutes).

Step 19
~11 min

Garnish with chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley and serve with rice or with bread.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cumin or coriander to the vegetables.

Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your liking.

Serve with crusty bread for dipping into the sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Vegetable base can be prepared ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice

Serve with bread

Serve with couscous

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Halloumi
Moroccan Spiced Chicken

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North Africa

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in North African cuisine, often eaten for breakfast or brunch.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ramadan
Eid

Occasion Tags

Weekend Brunch
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100