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    Eggs Piperade

    AU$3.05 | £1.71 per serve
    By Robyn | Published: Jul 9, 2020 | Modified: Nov 5, 2022

    TO THE RECIPE
    eggs piperade pin with the dish in a white bowl served with bread for lunch

    Piperade is a Basque dish made with onions, bell peppers/capsicums and tomatoes. Here I have added eggs which are scrambled with the vegetables, to make a protein filled easy lunch.

    white bowl of eggs piperade on dark cloth with slices of bread to serve

    I have also added a touch of smoked paprika to the dish, I suppose making this version more from the Spanish part of the Basque region than the French. Cooking peppers (capsicums) with eggs is such a Spanish memory for me as I used to make something similar a lot. They were both ingredients I always had to hand and it was quick and easy for me to cook with Mr Jones working long and forever changing shifts, and suddenly returning home needing something delicious and filling to eat.

    Green peppers and red tomatoes are the colours of the Basque flag. I have added half a red pepper (capsicum) for extra colour but you could use all green pepper (capsicum) if you wish. The onion and peppers are cooked until soft and sweet, and then tomatoes are added and before eggs are stirred through and heated until just cooked. It’s essentially a veggie packed scrambled egg dish!

    Eggs piperade can be served for brunch, or lunch; as a main or a side dish. Ready in under 20 minutes, it is an easy meal that can be assembled at the last minute; the kind of dish it is always handy to have the recipe for.

    long image of eggs piperade in white bowl served with bread slices, cloves of garlic bottom right corner

    To Serve:

    It is delicious with a thick slice of fresh bread, or hot buttered toast on the side; however I do enjoy on it’s own too. It also makes a great wrap filling.

    For a Basque country meal, follow with Poulet Basquaise (Basque chicken) and Basque Cheesecake

    Storage:

    This dish is best eaten straight away.

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    eggs piperade scrambled eggs with red and green bell peppers in white dish served with slices of bread

    Eggs Piperade

    Author: Robyn

    Piperade is a Basque dish made with onions, bell peppers/capsicums and tomatoes. Here I have added eggs which are scrambled with the vegetables, to make a protein filled easy lunch.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course brunch, Lunch
    Cuisine Basque, French, spanish
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 173 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil ($0.16 / £0.08p)
    • 1 small onion, finely diced ($0.45 / £0.10p)
    • ½ red bell pepper/capsicum, thinly sliced ($1.98 / £0.48p)
    • ½ green bell pepper/capsicum, thinly sliced ($1.98 / £0.48p)
    • 1 clove garlic, crushed ($0.13 / £0.03p)
    • 1 large tomato, roughly chopped ($0.65 / £0.15p)
    • 2 eggs, lightly beaten with a fork ($0.70 / £0.36p)
    • pinch smoked paprika, optional ($0.02 / £0.01p)
    • fresh parsley, to serve, optional –
    • salt and black pepper ($0.03 / £0.02)

    Instructions
     

    • Saute the onion in the oil over a low-medium heat for 5 minutes until starting to soften.
    • Add the sliced peppers/capsicum and cook for five minutes.
    • Add the garlic and chopped tomato and cook for a couple of minutes.
    • Pour the eggs over the vegetables, sprinkle with smoked paprika (if using) and cook over a low heat until just cooked through and still soft.
    • Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
    • Serve straight away garnished with parsley, if using.

    Notes

    Estimated costs: Australia $6.10. Per serve = $3.05
    UK £1.71. Per serve = £0.86p
    America – I am yet to calculate the estimated ingredients costs to make this recipe in the US. If you would find it useful please let me know and I’ll get calculating 🙂 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 442mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2037IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword easy brunch, easy lunch, scambled eggs recipe

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    1. Viv says

      July 29, 2020 at 11:14 pm

      Not made this yet – but have plenty of eggs – and the other ingredients – so today’s dinner – sorted!!! xx

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        July 30, 2020 at 9:54 am

        Thats great! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂 x

        Reply

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