Spicy Egg and Bell Pepper Skillet — FamilyPlate recipe🍳

Spicy Egg and Bell Pepper Skillet

A quick and flavorful Middle-Eastern dish featuring spicy eggs cooked with vibrant bell peppers and seasoned to perfection. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that can be prepared in under 30 minutes!

🌙 Middle-eastern
🌶️ Medium Spice

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Healthy

Nutrition (per serving)

270kcal
Calories
12g
Protein
9g
Carbs
20g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for extra heat)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add chopped onion and bell peppers, sautéing until they soften, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Make four wells in the vegetable mixture and crack the eggs into each well.

  5. 5

    Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set to your liking, about 3-5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread or on its own.

  7. 7

    Enjoy your spicy egg and bell pepper skillet!

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