Tunisian Eggs & Peppers Recipe

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Tunisian Eggs & Peppers
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Directions:

  1. Before preparing dish, decide whether you want to cook the eggs in the oven or on the stove. Directions for both methods provided.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Add onion and cook 5 minutes or until soft. Add peppers and chile, cover and cook 8 minutes or until bell peppers are just tender.
  3. Add tomatoes to bell pepper mixture, cover and cook 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are blended but still retain their shape and texture. Season with salt and pepper and stir in mint.
  4. For oven baked eggs: Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Divide mixture among four individual serving oven-proof dishes. Make an indentation in vegetables and carefully add an egg to each one. Cook in oven 12 to 15 minutes or until eggs have set.
  5. For skillet poached eggs: Make four wells or cups in vegetable mixture and carefully break in eggs. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes, basting occasionally with juices.
  6. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 172.83 Kcal (724 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.4g 18%
Cholesterol 163.68mg 55%
Sodium 72.2mg 3%
Potassium 436.68mg 9%
Total Carbs 10.85g 4%
Sugars 6.67g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.69g 11%
Protein 7.15g 14%
Vitamin C 91.1mg 152%
Vitamin A 1.6mg 53%
Iron 40.9mg 227%
Calcium 49.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 66.67 Kcal (279 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.4g 18%
Cholesterol 63.14mg 55%
Sodium 27.85mg 3%
Potassium 168.46mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.19g 4%
Sugars 2.57g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 11%
Protein 2.76g 14%
Vitamin C 35.1mg 152%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 53%
Iron 15.8mg 227%
Calcium 19.2mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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