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Baked Eggs in Bell Peppers

Yields1 Serving

 8 eggs
 4 bell peppers (red or yellow) cut in half lengthwise – seeds removed
 1 cup of courgette/zucchini, diced
 1 yellow onion, diced
 1 portobello mushroom, diced
 2 minced garlic cloves
 Coconut oil
 Sea salt and black pepper to taste
 Optional: Cherry tomatoes cut in half and fresh basil for garnish
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1. Preheat the oven to 375f/190c degrees.

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2. Take the bell pepper halves and place on a baking sheet, roasting for 15-20 minutes in the oven.

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3. Saute the onions in coconut oil over a medium to high heat until the onions become soft. Add the courgette/zucchini, mushrooms and minced garlic together, sauteing until the zucchini becomes al dente.

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4. With the bell peppers cooking in the oven, drain any moisture outside that appears after roasting. Then stuff each bell pepper half with the veggie mixture.

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5. For bigger bell peppers, crack 2 eggs into each half on top, for on top of the stuffing. One egg may be enough however if your bell pepper halves are only small.

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6. Place the stuffed bell peppers into a large casserole dish, cover with foil and then bake for 30-40 minutes in the oven, or until the egg whites become set. After 20 minutes, check the heat of your oven.

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7. As an optional extra, top with fresh basil or cherry tomatoes, cut in half.