Ingredients
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5–6 large eggs (at room temperature)
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium potato, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 oz / 795 g) crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp salt (more to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
Optional: sliced avocado, cheese (feta, Parmesan, mozzarella)
To serve: toasted bread, pita, or naan
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and potato; cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, paprika, and cumin. Mix well, then cover and simmer on low for 3–4 minutes.
- Make small wells in the sauce with a spoon and crack an egg into each well. Lightly season eggs with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low 5–8 minutes, until whites are set and yolks reach desired doneness.
- Remove from heat. Top with cilantro or parsley, plus optional avocado or cheese. Serve immediately with bread for scooping.
Notes
- Add spinach or kale with tomatoes for extra greens.
- For more heat, use chili flakes, cayenne, or harissa.
- Add chickpeas or white beans to make it heartier.
- Use feta, goat cheese, or Parmesan for different flavors.
- Make the sauce ahead; cook eggs fresh when serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (half the recipe, 2–3 eggs with sauce)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 465mg