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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Portuguese Baked Eggs

What a great brunch dish or, if you add a leafy green salad, a hearty dinner.  Youse got youse spice, youse creaminess of the ricotta, and youse herbal-ness of the, well, herbs.  Serves 6


Photo by Matt Duckor





INGREDIENTS

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 bell peppers, any color, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 beefsteak tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, with seeds, halved lengthwise
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  •  teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated sharp white cheddar (about 4 oz.)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan (about 1 oz.)
  • Toasted country-style bread (for serving)
  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and just beginning to brown, 10–12 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, basil, oregano, chili powder, and paprika to pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very soft and liquid is thickened, 20–30 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Discard jalapeño.
  • Preheat oven to 400°. Transfer bell pepper mixture to a 13x9” baking dish. Using the back of a spoon, make 6 evenly spaced divots in mixture. Spoon a dollop of ricotta into each divot, then crack 1 egg into each. Top with cheddar and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Bake, rotating dish halfway through, until Parmesan is melted and egg whites are almost set but yolks are still runny, 15–18 minutes.
  • Serve baked eggs with toast. (Yolks will continue to cook as dish sits, so serve right away if you prefer your eggs soft.)
  • DO AHEAD: Bell pepper mixture can be cooked 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Calories (kcal) 300
  • Fat (g) 27
  • Saturated Fat (g) 11
  • Cholesterol (mg) 260
  • Carbohydrates (g) 14
  • Dietary Fiber (g) 3
  • Total Sugars (g) 6
  • Protein (g) 19
  • Sodium (mg) 410

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