Spinach Tomato Egg Skillet

Name: Spinach Tomato Egg Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cold pressed rapeseed oil; 1 red onion cut into thin wedges; 1 red pepper finely sliced; 1 yellow pepper finely sliced; 3 large garlic cloves crushed; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp coriander seeds crushed; 1 heaped tsp sweet smoked paprika; 400 g cherry tomatoes canned; 115 g baby spinach; 4 medium eggs; 1/2 small bunch coriander roughly chopped; 1/2 small bunch dill roughly chopped

One-pan eggs with juicy tomatoes and wilted spinach — a bright, unfussy skillet meal ready in about thirty minutes.

DifficultyEasyTotal time40 minServes2

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook30 min

Total40 min

Servings2

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Large non-stick frying pan
Lid or foil

Method

Soften the peppers and onion

Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the onion and peppers and fry over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Build the spiced tomato sauce

Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, and paprika and fry 1 minute more. Tip in the tomatoes, spinach, and 100 ml water and bubble until the spinach wilts, then lower to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Season to taste.

Poach the eggs

Make four indentations in the tomato mixture and crack an egg into each. Cover with a lid or foil and cook over gentle heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the eggs are just set. Uncover, scatter with the herbs, and serve.

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Tips

NoteCover the pan so the tops of the eggs set while the yolks stay soft.

NoteUse a non-stick pan so the sauce lifts out cleanly with bread.

NoteSpoon the sauce over the yolks if you like them a touch more done.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

RefrigeratorThe sauce keeps up to 2 days; poach fresh eggs when you reheat it.

Best freshServe straight from the pan while the egg yolks are still soft.

Frequently asked

Can I make it spicier?+

Add a pinch of chili flakes with the paprika for gentle heat.

Is it gluten-free?+

Yes, the skillet is naturally gluten-free; serve with gluten-free bread if needed.

How do I know the eggs are done?+

The whites should be set but the yolks still soft when gently pressed.

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Soften the peppers and onion

Build the spiced tomato sauce

Poach the eggs

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