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Baked eggs in tomato sauce

Recipe Information

Description:
Baked eggs in tomato sauce is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Tomatoes; Eggs; Chickpeas
Category Fruit; Eggs; Beans & Legumes
Meal Breakfast; Brunch
Type Main Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking; Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 bell peppers, diced

  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 bunch parsley, chopped

  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

  • Lime juice to taste

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 4 eggs

  • Hot sauce to taste

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.

  • In a pan, toast the cumin seeds for 45 seconds. Add the paprika and stir well for an additional 20 seconds.

  • Add the olive oil and tomato paste and stir. Mix in the onion, garlic, and bell peppers, and cook for 5 minutes.

  • Add the tomatoes, cayenne, and bay leaf and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, pulse the chickpeas, parsley, and lime juice in a food processor until the desired consistency is reached. Add the chickpea mixture to the tomato sauce along with 1/2 cup of water. Stir and remove the bay leaf.

  • Crack the eggs over the sauce.

  • Bake for 10-15 minutes. Add hot sauce to taste and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 278 cal

  • Total fat: 11g

  • Cholesterol: 185mg

  • Sodium: 473mg

  • Carbohydrate: 37g

  • Fiber: 8g

  • Protein: 15g