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Eggs in Purgatory with Fresh Herbs

Course Breakfast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 person

Ingredients

  • 1/4 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Italian Seasoning, or 1 bunch each of rosemary, thyme, and marjoram; or 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf, torn
  • 10 oz (280g) cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 extra large eggs
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan
  • basil leaves for topping
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a small skillet and sauté the onions, garlic, herbs, and bay leaf on medium to low heat until translucent and fragrant.

  2. Add the sliced cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Sauté the tomatoes with the herbs for 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to soften.

  3. Add the vinegar and water to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Chop and mush the tomatoes with the vinegar and water using a spatula and stir well. Allow the mixture to simmer for another 5 minutes.

  4. Crack open two eggs into the mixture and top with 2 tbsp of parmesan and pepper to taste. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the mixture to cook until the tops of the eggs turn completely white.