Spicy Braised Peppers and Eggs

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spicy braised peppers and eggs served with fresh herbs
Photo: Johnny Miller
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

This plate of sunshine combines eggs with sautéed bell peppers and creamy yogurt for a filling yet fresh-tasting breakfast that is sure to brighten up even the dreariest of mornings.

Ingredients

  • 2 bell peppers, cored and thinly sliced

  • ½ small onion, thinly sliced

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or ¼ teaspoon ground cumin)

  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed

  • 1 Fresno chile, sliced

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)

  • 4 large eggs

  • Fresh herbs, such as mint and cilantro, for serving

  • Strained yogurt such as Greek yogurt, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large straight-sided skillet, heat oil, cumin, garlic, and chile over medium-high until fragrant, 1 minute. Add peppers and onion; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in cherry tomatoes and 3/4 cup water; season.

  2. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tomatoes burst and peppers are tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until liquid has reduced slightly, 3 to 4 minutes more. Make 4 indentations in mixture with the back of a spoon; crack in eggs. Season with salt and cover; cook until eggs are just set, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve over strained yogurt.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, October 2021
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