Description
Baked Eggs in Bell Pepper Rings is a simple and delicious breakfast dish that combines the sweetness of bell peppers with the richness of eggs, baked to perfection in the oven. It’s a low-carb, gluten-free option that is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Bell Pepper Rings:
- 2 large bell peppers (any color)
Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheese, chopped herbs, hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the bell peppers: Slice the bell peppers into ½-inch thick rings, remove seeds and membranes.
- Grease the baking sheet: Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil and place the pepper rings on it.
- Add eggs: Crack one egg into the center of each ring.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Optional toppings: Optionally, sprinkle with shredded cheese or herbs before the final 2 minutes of baking.
- Serve: Serve hot with toast or avocado on the side.
Notes
- Use silicone baking mats or parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Add diced cooked bacon or sautéed spinach to the base of each ring for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg rings
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
