Crunchy baked eggs

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Crunchy baked eggs
30 min.
4
260kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with our Crunchy Baked Eggs, a delightful vegetarian dish that perfectly balances flavor and texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick morning meal, a leisurely brunch, or even as a tasty antipasti option for your next gathering. With each serving clocking in at only 260 calories, you can indulge without the guilt!

The star of this dish is the combination of vibrant red peppers and juicy plum tomatoes, sautéed to perfection with fresh basil, creating a savory base that complements the richness of the eggs. The addition of garlic-infused butter on thick slices of white bread not only adds a layer of flavor but also provides a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the creamy yolks.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the bread bakes to a golden crisp, cradling the colorful pepper mixture and perfectly cooked eggs. This dish is not just a feast for the taste buds; it’s also a visual delight, making it a perfect centerpiece for your breakfast table. Serve it hot alongside a refreshing green salad and a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves for an extra touch of elegance.

Whether you're cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, these Crunchy Baked Eggs are sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this scrumptious dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  bell pepper red deseeded sliced
  •  plum tomatoes chopped
  • tbsp basil fresh chopped
  • 50 butter softened
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • medium thick bread white
  • small eggs 

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas
  2. Heat the oil, then cook the pepper until soft, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add tomatoes and basil, then cook, stirring, until the liquid has evaporated. Season, then set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, mix the butter and garlic together and use to butter both sides of the bread.
  5. Remove the crusts. Push the bread slices into the bases of a greased four-cup Yorkshire pudding tin and bake for 15 mins.
  6. Remove from the oven and divide the pepper mixture between the 4 bread-lined cups. Make a well in the centre of each, crack an egg into each well, season, then bake for 10 mins until the eggs are set.
  7. Serve hot with a green salad and some basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories260kcal
Protein12.29%
Fat62.65%
Carbs25.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
73.69
Glycemic Load
9.71
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.846521895865%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.32mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:260.35kcal
13.02%
Fat:18.35g
28.24%
Saturated Fat:8.34g
52.09%
Carbohydrates:16.52g
5.51%
Net Carbohydrates:14.69g
5.34%
Sugar:3.97g
4.41%
Cholesterol:168.24mg
56.08%
Sodium:257.42mg
11.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.1g
16.2%
Vitamin C:45.25mg
54.85%
Vitamin A:2002.87IU
40.06%
Selenium:17.74µg
25.34%
Vitamin K:21.36µg
20.35%
Folate:68.81µg
17.2%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.19%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.68%
Vitamin E:2mg
13.3%
Phosphorus:128.3mg
12.83%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.89%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.3%
Iron:1.89mg
10.52%
Vitamin B3:1.82mg
9.12%
Calcium:90.73mg
9.07%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.77%
Potassium:270mg
7.71%
Fiber:1.82g
7.3%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.06%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
5.99%
Magnesium:22.45mg
5.61%
Copper:0.11mg
5.26%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.07%