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Tunisian Eggs and Peppers
Photo: Joseph Gonzalez

Tunisian Eggs and Peppers

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

300
Calories
10g
Protein
20g
Fat
23g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 fresh red chile, seeded and finely chopped
  • 6 tomatoes, peeled and quartered
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
  • 4 eggs
  • mint sprigs, to garnish

Directions

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Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Add onion and cook 5 minutes or until soft. Add bell peppers and chile, cover and cook 8 minutes or until bell peppers are just tender. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Add tomatoes to bell pepper mixture, cover and cook 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetavles are blended but still retain their shape and texture. Season with salt and pepper and stir in mint. Divide mixture among four ovenproof dishes. Make an indentation in vegetables and carefully add an egg to each one. Cook in oven 12 to 15 minutes or until eggs have set. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

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Makes 4 servings.

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Category:Tunisian Recipes

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Category:Tunisian Appetizers

Recipe sourced from fandom

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