Piperade with Eggs

A delicious French dish called Piperade with Eggs is made with sauted peppers, onions, and tomatoes, and it has perfectly cooked eggs on top. For a hearty breakfast or brunch, this tasty mix is a great choice.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 large eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated cheese optional

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat

Add the sliced onions and saut for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften

Add the red and green bell peppers and continue to saut for another 5-7 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized

Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper if using

Cook for an additional 1 minute

Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until they break down and create a sauce

Create 4 wells in the mixture and crack one egg into each well

Season the eggs with salt and pepper

Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny, or to your desired level of doneness

Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and grated cheese if using

Serve hot, directly from the skillet