Baked Eggs with Tomato
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This classic vegetarian dish of baked eggs with tomato is a sophisticated yet simple choice for a weekend brunch or a light lunch. By gently simmering fresh tomatoes with garlic and flat-leaf parsley, you create a vibrant, savoury base that perfectly complements the richness of a soft-set egg. The addition of a tiny pinch of caster sugar helps to balance the acidity of the fruit, resulting in a beautifully rounded flavour profile.
Quick to prepare and elegant to serve, these individual ramekins make for a wonderful homemade starter or a protein-rich recovery meal. For the best results, ensure your eggs are at room temperature before baking and serve promptly with buttery toast fingers for dipping into the golden yolks.
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Ingredients for Baked Eggs with Tomato
210ml olive oil
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped into 4-inch (1-cm.) dice
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1 pinch of superfine sugar
Salt
Pepper
Butter
4 large eggs
4 small basil leaves
16 toast fingers
How to make Baked Eggs with Tomato
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the tomatoes for 5 minutes and then add the garlic, parsley, sugar, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Butter 4 ramekins and distribute the tomato sauce evenly among them. Crack an egg into each ramekin and cook for 15 minutes.
Garnish each ramekin with a basil leaf and serve with toast fingers.
Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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16 Jan 2026 | Originally published
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UK recipe editors
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