Ingredients:
– 4 eggs
– 2 tomatoes
– 1 onion
– 1 bell pepper
– 2 cloves of garlic
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1. Chop the onion, garlic, and bell pepper into small pieces.
2. Heat up a frying pan with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until they are softened.
3. While the onion, garlic, and bell pepper are cooking, chop the tomatoes into small pieces.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes to the frying pan, and let them cook for 5-7 minutes or until they are soft.
5. Crack the eggs directly into the frying pan, on top of the tomato and vegetable mixture.
6. Use a spatula to gently spread the egg whites around the frying pan, making sure they are evenly distributed.
7. Cook the eggs for 3-5 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny. To check if the eggs are done, gently touch the egg whites with a fork – they should not be jiggly.
8. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top of the eggs.
9. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
10. You can serve the bazzotte-style eggs by themselves, or on top of a slice of toasted bread.
Tips and variations:
– Add other vegetables to the frying pan, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach, for a more colorful and nutritious dish.
– If you prefer your eggs well done, cook them for an extra minute or two.
– You can also add some shredded cheese on top of the eggs in the last minute of cooking, for an extra cheesy flavor.
– Another fun variation is to use a bell pepper as a vessel for the eggs – simply cut off the top of the pepper (keeping it intact), remove the seeds, fill it with the tomato and vegetable mixture and the eggs, and bake it in the oven at 375°F for 30-40 minutes, or until the pepper is tender and the eggs are cooked through.
In conclusion, bazzotte-style eggs are a simple, healthy, and tasty breakfast option that everyone will enjoy. They are a great way to use up any leftover vegetables in your fridge, and can be customized to your taste. Give them a try and start your day off on a flavorful note!