Eggs in a Pepper

Serves 4
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 7 min
Prepare a fun, quick and colourful breakfast any morning of the week that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet pepper, red, green or yellow
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 4 slices whole-grain bread
  • 4 tsp (20 mL) butter, softened
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) salsa

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Cut top and bottom off pepper; set aside. Cut the inner tube into four 1/2-inch rings; reserve excess pepper for another use. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add pepper rings and crack an egg in centre of each ring. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes or until top of yolks is set.

  • Step 2

    Meanwhile, toast bread until golden and brush with butter. Cut each slice into 5 fingers. Serve eggs with toast soldiers and salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories127
Fat5 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate15 g
Fibre3 g
Sugars1 g
Protein5 g
Sodium75 mg