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Eggs in Purgatory
Eggs in purgatory is a simple Italian dish that simmers eggs in a fiery tomato sauce. My version is made with harissa for extra flavor!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1025 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced red onion
- 14.5 oz can petite tomatoes
- 2 tbsp prepared Harissa (I used Mina or more if you like it spicier)
- 4 large eggs
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp fresh chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the oil then the onion and saute until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, harissa, salt and pepper and increase the heat to medium-high and simmer until the liquid reduces a bit, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, carefully add the eggs, salt and pepper and cover.
- Cook until the top of the eggs set, about 4 to 5 minutes, or to your liking.
- Top with chopped fresh parsley or chives and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1egg with sauce
Calories
102.5kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
175mg
(58%)
Sodium
253mg
(11%)
Fiber
1.5g
(6%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1025
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg with sauce | |
| Calories | 102.5kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.