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Bell Pepper Eggs

Bell Pepper Eggs are a fun way to eat breakfast. Bell peppers cut to form a veggie ring are filled with fried eggs, cheese, and veggies.

This recipe puts a colorful twist on the classic Eggs in a Basket recipe. Instead of bread, egg is fried in a bell pepper ring.

Breakfast Veggie Rings with Fried Eggs Recipe

Bell Pepper Eggs Ingredients

To make this veggie breakfast recipe, you will need the following ingredients (go to the recipe below for exact quantities and instructions):

  • yellow bell pepper
  • eggs
  • Salt and pepper
  • Roma tomato
  • small purple onion
  • coriander leaves
  • olive oil
  • shredded cheese: optional
Breakfast Veggie Rings Ingredients

How to Make Veggie Rings 

  1. Cut the peppers into 1/2 inch thick rings. Remove the seeds and center of the pepper.
  2. Chop the tomato, purple onions, and coriander leaves into small pieces.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a non-sticky frying pan over medium heat. Place the pepper rings into the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Crack the eggs directly into the pepper rings. [Tip: First pour a small amount of egg white into the ring to check if it leaks. Remove leaked egg whites from sides in case it leaks.]
  5. Quickly add the desired amount of tomato and onion by sprinkling them over the egg.
  6. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper powder over the egg ring.
  7. Cover the pan and let the yolk cook for about 2 minutes. Uncover the pan once you’re satisfied with the yolk.
  8. Optional: Sprinkle some shredded cheese over the egg ring and sauté for another minute.
Healthy Veggie Rings with Eggs

Variations

Try it with red and green bell pepper for an even more colorful breakfast!

More Healthy Breakfast Options

Bell Pepper Eggs

Bell Pepper Eggs

Yield: 2 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes

Bell Pepper Eggs are a fun way to eat breakfast. Bell peppers are cut to form a veggie ring filled with fried eggs, cheese, and veggies.

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt and pepper
  • Roma tomato, chopped
  • small purple onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1 T olive oil
  • Optional: shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Cut the peppers into 1/2 inch thick rings. Remove the seeds and center of the pepper.
  2. Chop the tomato, purple onions, and coriander leaves into small pieces. 
  3. Heat the olive oil in a non-sticky frying pan over medium heat. Place the pepper rings into the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Crack the eggs directly into the pepper rings. [Tip: First pour a small amount of egg white into the ring to check if it leaks. Remove leaked egg whites from sides in case it leaks.]
  5. Quickly add the desired amount of tomato and onion by sprinkling them over the egg.
  6. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper powder over the egg ring.
  7. Cover the pan and let the yolk cook for about 2 minutes. Uncover the pan once you’re satisfied with the yolk.
  8. Optional: Sprinkle some shredded cheese over the egg ring and sauté for another minute.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 223Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 315mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 11g

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