Mediterranean fishermen crack eggs directly onto sun-warmed tomatoes at sea—the salt air prevents whites from spreading thin.
Sunny Eggs with Juicy Tomatoes
Dive into a delightful breakfast with our Sunny Eggs and Juicy Tomatoes! Plump, ripe tomatoes are gently cooked to unleash their vibrant, zesty flavors, creating the perfect bed for golden, crispy fried eggs. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, this dish transforms classic comfort food into a bright, mouthwatering experience!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- fresh parsley to garnishoptional
- 3 tomatoes (halved)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 5 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (2.5 ml)
- salt and pepper, to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan, add the tomatoes, cover and cook for 10 minutes until they are soft. If your tomatoes are not so juicy, you can add a little bit of water to the pan.
- 2
Peel the skin of the tomatoes and mash them with a wooden fork or spoon. Add the garlic, oregano, season with salt and pepper and give it a mix.
- 3
Crack the eggs on top of the sauce, season with a pinch of salt, cover and cook until they are set, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Season the top with more black pepper and add fresh parsley (or any herb that you like). Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your pan to medium-low (275-300°F surface temp) before adding tomatoes to prevent rapid water evaporation and maintain the 85% water content needed for natural juiciness.technique275-300°F
- ✓Crack eggs into the tomato sauce when it reaches 180-185°F so the whites set gently without overcooking the yolks, creating perfect runny centers.timing180-185°F
- ✓Add garlic only after mashing tomatoes because raw garlic needs 60-90 seconds of heat exposure to convert harsh allicin into sweet, mellow compounds.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Use eggs that are 7-10 days old rather than fresh because slightly older eggs have thinner whites that spread less and cook more evenly in the sauce.ingredient7-10 days old
- ✓Cover the pan during the final 8-10 minutes to create steam that gently sets egg whites at 140°F while keeping yolks at 145°F for perfect runniness.equipment140°F whites, 145°F yolks
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Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Mediterranean fishermen crack eggs directly onto sun-warmed tomatoes at sea—the salt air prevents whites from spreading thin.
Sunny Eggs with Juicy Tomatoes
Dive into a delightful breakfast with our Sunny Eggs and Juicy Tomatoes! Plump, ripe tomatoes are gently cooked to unleash their vibrant, zesty flavors, creating the perfect bed for golden, crispy fried eggs. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, this dish transforms classic comfort food into a bright, mouthwatering experience!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- fresh parsley to garnishoptional
- 3 tomatoes (halved)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 5 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (2.5 ml)
- salt and pepper, to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan, add the tomatoes, cover and cook for 10 minutes until they are soft. If your tomatoes are not so juicy, you can add a little bit of water to the pan.
- 2
Peel the skin of the tomatoes and mash them with a wooden fork or spoon. Add the garlic, oregano, season with salt and pepper and give it a mix.
- 3
Crack the eggs on top of the sauce, season with a pinch of salt, cover and cook until they are set, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Season the top with more black pepper and add fresh parsley (or any herb that you like). Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your pan to medium-low (275-300°F surface temp) before adding tomatoes to prevent rapid water evaporation and maintain the 85% water content needed for natural juiciness.technique275-300°F
- ✓Crack eggs into the tomato sauce when it reaches 180-185°F so the whites set gently without overcooking the yolks, creating perfect runny centers.timing180-185°F
- ✓Add garlic only after mashing tomatoes because raw garlic needs 60-90 seconds of heat exposure to convert harsh allicin into sweet, mellow compounds.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Use eggs that are 7-10 days old rather than fresh because slightly older eggs have thinner whites that spread less and cook more evenly in the sauce.ingredient7-10 days old
- ✓Cover the pan during the final 8-10 minutes to create steam that gently sets egg whites at 140°F while keeping yolks at 145°F for perfect runniness.equipment140°F whites, 145°F yolks