Quick Skillet Tomato Eggs

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive oil (olive oil, preferably extra virgin)
• 3 units Tomatoes (beautiful, ripe, cut in half then peeled)
• 1 large Onion (cut into very small dice)
• 1 small Bell pepper (optional, diced)
• 3 tbsp Fresh chives (chopped, plus a little for garnish)
• 3 units Garlic cloves (pressed or finely chopped)
• 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch Black pepper (to taste)
• ½ tsp Ground cumin (to taste)
• ½ tsp Sweet paprika (to taste)
• 4 units Eggs (fresh, at room temperature)
• 6 units Black olives (already pitted, for garnish)
• 2 tbsp Water (if the sauce sticks to the bottom)

Instructions

1. Heat the oil

   Pour 2 tbsp olive oil into the skillet and heat over medium heat until it shimmers.

   Time: PT2M

2. Cook the tomatoes and peel them

   Place the halved tomatoes in the skillet, cover and let steam for 5 minutes. Remove the lid, peel the tomatoes by hand or with tongs.

   Time: PT7M

3. Mash the tomatoes

   Mash the peeled tomatoes directly in the skillet using a wooden spoon until you obtain a coarse sauce.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic

   Stir in the finely diced onion, the bell pepper (if using) and the 3 pressed garlic cloves. Stir quickly.

   Time: PT1M

5. Simmer the sauce

   Replace the lid and let cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2 tbsp water if the sauce sticks.

   Time: PT10M

6. Season

   Season with salt, pepper, add ½ tsp cumin and ½ tsp sweet paprika. Mix well.

   Time: PT1M

7. Stir in the chives

   Add 2 tbsp chopped chives, stir lightly.

   Time: PT1M

8. Cook the eggs

   Crack the 4 eggs directly onto the sauce, sprinkle with a small pinch of salt and cover. Cook for 3 minutes until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny.

   Time: PT3M

9. Finishing and serving

   Remove from heat, garnish with the remaining chives and a few black olives. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

3 g