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Tomato Breakfast Eggs

Tomato Breakfast Eggs

This warm, cozy Tomato Breakfast Eggs skillet blends silky eggs with a rich, herby tomato-pepper sauce. Packed with aromatics, gentle heat, and deep savory notes, it’s an easy breakfast that tastes like slow-cooked comfort. Perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunch, or a satisfying breakfast-for-dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spice Blend
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried mint
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano or marjoram
For the Tomato Breakfast Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 12 oz roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1 leaf fresh bay leaf
  • 1 whole Scotch bonnet chile or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt plus more to taste
  • 14.5 oz whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
  • Eggs 4–6 eggs, depending on skillet size

Method
 

  1. Combine all dried herbs in a small bowl and stir well to create the spice blend.
  2. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-low. Add the oil, then sauté onion and garlic for 2–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  3. Stir in roasted peppers, bay leaf, Scotch bonnet or red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook 2 minutes to evaporate extra moisture.
  4. Pour in whole peeled tomatoes with their liquid and break them apart gently. Rinse the can with 1 cup water and add it to the skillet.
  5. Increase heat and simmer until the sauce reduces to about ¾ of its volume, around 5 minutes. It should be glossy and slightly thickened.
  6. Remove bay leaf and chile. Reduce heat to medium-low. Crack eggs into the skillet, spacing them evenly. Cover and cook 5–8 minutes until whites set.
  7. Finish with about 2 teaspoons of the spice blend and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra protein, add chickpeas or white beans. To make the sauce creamier, stir in a splash of cream or coconut milk. Fresh herbs like parsley or basil add a bright finishing touch.