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Nigerian-style egg and tomato with bread
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Nigerian-style egg and tomato with bread

Eggs scrambled into a peppery tomato and onion base, with soft bread to scoop it up.

Time 15 min
EffortEasy
Per portionΒ£1.36
Calories375 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Free-range eggs6 eggs
  • Tomatoes300 g
  • Brown onions100 g
  • Peppers1 pepper
  • Sliced wholemeal bread320 g

Also uses from the cupboard: vegetable oil, table salt, ground black pepper. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Egg, Gluten.

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Nutrition per adult portion
375
calories
20g
protein
38g
carbs
15g
fat
7g
fibre

Estimated from typical ingredient values, counting a teaspoon of cooking oil for each portion. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

  1. Chop the onion and pepper. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry them for 4 minutes until starting to soften.100 g brown onions1 pepper
  2. Chop the tomatoes and add them with a pinch of salt. Cook for 4 minutes until soft and saucy.300 g tomatoes
  3. Beat the eggs, turn the heat to low and pour them in. Stir gently for 2 minutes, until just set. Serve with the bread, toasted if you like.6 eggs320 g sliced wholemeal bread
The trick that makes it

A pinch of chilli flakes with the tomatoes gives it a gentle warmth.

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