Description
This Easy Spicy Baked Eggs recipe combines a flavorful, smoky tomato and chili base with perfectly baked eggs for a hearty and comforting meal. Featuring harissa paste, smoked paprika, and fresh chili, this dish offers a spicy kick balanced by tender onions and garlic, all baked to perfection. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, it’s quick to prepare and serves beautifully with crusty bread for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Red Chili Pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Harissa Paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 can (14 oz) Diced Tomatoes
- Salt, to taste
Eggs & Garnish
- 2 large Eggs
- Fresh Parsley, chopped, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the eggs later.
- Heat Pan: Place a non-stick oven-proof frying pan over medium heat until hot.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and chopped onion to the pan. Fry for a few minutes until the onion softens and turns golden. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Spices and Chili: Stir in sliced red chili pepper, 2 tablespoons of harissa paste, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook for about 5 minutes until the chili softens and the mixture develops aroma.
- Add Tomatoes and Simmer: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and stir thoroughly. Let the sauce simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens nicely. Season with salt to taste.
- Add Eggs: Either leave the tomato sauce in your oven-proof pan and crack the two eggs directly over it or divide the mixture into two small oven-proof dishes or cast iron pans and crack an egg into each.
- Bake Eggs: Place the pan(s) in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the eggs reach your preferred doneness.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve immediately. Perfect with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the cooking time for eggs depending on whether you prefer runny or fully set yolks.
- You can substitute harissa paste with other chili pastes or a mix of chili flakes and tomato paste if unavailable.
- Use a cast iron or other oven-safe skillet to ensure the dish can go from stovetop to oven effortlessly.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition and flavor.
- To make it less spicy, reduce or omit the red chili pepper and/or harissa paste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Baked eggs, spicy eggs, harissa recipe, Mediterranean breakfast, easy brunch recipe, oven-baked eggs
