Fried eggs with tomatoes


Fried eggs with tomatoes
In this recipe, thick slices of tomato are cooked first, then the eggs are left to cook gently in the spaces between them.

Particularly delicious served simply with a trickle of balsamic vinegar.
90 K 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
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Last modified on: November 27th 2013
For 4 people, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 35 min.
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Stage 1 - 5 min.
Fried eggs with tomatoes
Cut out the stalk end of each tomato.

Stage 2 - 3 min.
Fried eggs with tomatoes
Then cut into slices about about 1cm (0.5 inch) thick. Salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside

Stage 3 - 1 min.
Fried eggs with tomatoes
Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan or saucepan on medium heat.

Add the herbs and garlic and stir round gently.

Stage 4 - 5 min.
Fried eggs with tomatoes
Arrange the tomato slices in the pan on top of the herbs and leave to cook, but be sure not to let them burn.

Heat the plates.

Stage 5 - 5 min.
Fried eggs with tomatoes
Turn the tomato slices over and cook the same way on the other side.

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Fried eggs with tomatoes
After this, you should be able to pull off the tomato skin. Discard this, along with the herbs and garlic.

Stage 7 - 2 min.
Fried eggs with tomatoes
Push the tomatoes aside, leaving "holes" to take the eggs.

Stage 8 - 8 min.
Fried eggs with tomatoes
Pour the eggs between the tomatoes and leave to cook over low heat until the white is completely set. Salt and pepper the eggs lightly.

Now your fried eggs and tomatoes are ready, you just need to slide them carefully onto the plates, trickle a little balsamic vinegar over. Serve immediately.
Keeping: A few days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe30 RDI=10 %40 RDI=3 %80 RDI=10 %1,010 RDI=50 %4,210 RDI: 50 %
Per 100 g3 RDI=1 %3 RDI=0 %7 RDI=1 %90 RDI=5 %390 RDI: 5 %
Per person8 RDI=3 %8 RDI=1 %20 RDI=3 %250 RDI=10 %1,050 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: egg, Sulfites
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 4.90 €
  • Per person : 1.25 €

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