Bell pepper eggs are healthy, low carb and so easy to make – simply fry eggs inside bell pepper molds. It’s a lovely way to serve eggs for breakfast or brunch.
Bell pepper eggs are so pretty! I saw the idea on Pinterest (where else?) and just had to try it. I have this list on my computer of food ideas that I’d like to try, and these were on that list for a while now. Last weekend I finally had a chance to make them, and today I made them again because I like to make recipes more than once before putting them on this blog. They’re great!
How to make bell pepper eggs
Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. This is the simplest recipe. You fry eggs, but you fry them inside bell pepper molds, which makes for a pretty presentation. It’s also very tasty since the peppers become soft and slightly caramelized.
Tips for making this recipe a success
Bell pepper eggs are an easy straightforward recipe, so I only have a couple of tip for you:
1. Resist the temptation to fry the eggs over high heat. Eggs should always be cooked over medium or medium-low heat (soft scrambled eggs are a good example).
2. If your eggs are very large, baking them in the oven rather than frying might prove more efficient in terms of getting the whites to set. Simply brush a baking dish with the olive oil, place the bell pepper rings in the dish and crack the eggs into the rings. Bake 10-12 minutes in a 400-degree F oven. Another option is to pour a little of the egg whites into the sink before you add the eggs to the pepper molds and fry them.
How to serve bell pepper eggs
While I don’t have time to make them for breakfast on weekdays, I think it’s the perfect dish for a weekend brunch! Sometimes I make them for a light dinner, serving them with almond flour cheese biscuits.
Is this a healthy recipe?
I think it’s very healthy. Eggs are exceptionally nutritious. And bell peppers are high in antioxidants.
More breakfast egg recipes you might like
Baked avocado eggs are amazing. Baked avocado is so creamy! And for the easiest recipe ever, try microwave scrambled eggs. Paired with microwave bacon and berries, they make a quick, easy, and filling breakfast.
Bell Pepper Eggs
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 bell pepper rings, 1/3-inch thick
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, about 4 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper rings. Cook 1 minute on each side.
- Crack an egg into each bell pepper ring. Lower heat to medium-low. Cook until whites are set, 5-10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
