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Pepper and Egg Sandwich

Green bell and cubanelle peppers, onions, and scrambled eggs are piled on hero bread in this popular pizzeria sandwich.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 530 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 10 large eggs beaten
  • 2 large green bell peppers seeded and chopped, see notes below
  • 1 large Italian frying pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 4 round deli-style rolls or 3 hero (sub, hoagie) rolls
  • 3/8 cup olive oil
  • 3 ounces water
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan saute the peppers and onions in a ¼ cup of olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes then add the water and cover. Cook for 8 minutes or until peppers and onions are soft.
  2. Remove the lid and continue to cook the peppers and onions for 2 minutes more to evaporate a bit of the water. Add the remaining olive oil and season the peppers and onions with salt and pepper.
  3. Turn heat to medium-low and add the well-beaten eggs into the pan. Scramble the eggs until just cooked. Turn off the heat and taste test. Adjust salt and pepper if required.
  4. Once satisfied, pile the pepper and eggs onto round or hero rolls and eat right away. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Makes 4 round roll sandwiches or about 3 hero sandwiches.
  • Calorie info is for 1 round sandwich.
  • Green bell peppers or Italian frying peppers (cubanelle) are recommended over sweeter red or yellow bell peppers.
  • Traditionally this sandwich isn't served with anything but pepper and eggs, but you can certainly "upgrade" the sandwich with cherry peppers, Calabrian chili paste, or mozzarella cheese, and/or Pecorino Romano.
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days.  Reheat in 350f oven or microwave until warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 530kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 43.7g (15%) Protein 21.4g (43%) Fat 30.6g (47%) Saturated Fat 6.1g (31%) Cholesterol 409mg (136%) Sodium 1227mg (51%) Potassium 396mg (11%) Fiber 3.4g (14%) Sugar 7.7g (15%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 530

% Daily Value*

Calories 530kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 43.7g 15%
Protein 21.4g 43%
Fat 30.6g 47%
Saturated Fat 6.1g 31%
Cholesterol 409mg 136%
Sodium 1227mg 51%
Potassium 396mg 8%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Sugar 7.7g 15%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.