Chilli Eggs

(Serves 2)

Ingredients

4 fresh eggs
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped finely
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ tsp hot chilli powder
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp oregano
A few drops Tabasco sauce
400 g tinned tomatoes, chopped
110 g Cheddar cheese, grated
parsley, freshly chopped not dried
salt and freshly milled pepper

Simply...

  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the chopped onion, green pepper and garlic. Fry gently for about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in the chilli and cumin powders, along with the oregano and Tabasco sauce. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Add the tomatoes. Turn up the heat and let the mixure cook uncovered for another 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have reduced to a thick pulp. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Make four shallow indentations in the mixture and break an egg carefully into each of them.
  5. Sprinkle the cheese to cover the eggs. Cover the pan with a close fitting lid or plate. Lower the heat and simmer very gently for 10 to 15 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
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