Tomato and Egg Skillet

Tomato and Egg Skillet

Tomato and Egg Skillet · ready in 32 min · 4 servings · 210 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

A comforting skillet dish of softly set eggs nestled in buttery, sautéed onions and juicy tomatoes, finished with fresh parsley for a bright, savory bite.

Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
32 min
Serves
4
kcal
210
Difficulty
easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 40 gButter
  • 120 gOnion
  • 500 gTomatoes
  • 8 gCornstarch
  • 200 gEggs
  • 5 gParsley
  • 5 gSalt

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, lid, mixing bowl, serving spoon, skillet, whisk, wooden spoon

Instructions

  1. Prep skillet

    Gather all ingredients, chop the onion, roughly chop the tomatoes, and set a 25 cm skillet on the stovetop. · 5 min

    What to look for: butter foaming gently

  2. Soften onion

    Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat, add the onion, and cook while stirring until soft and translucent. · 5 min

    What to look for: onion looks glossy and soft

  3. Raise heat

    Increase the stovetop heat to medium-high to prepare the pan for cooking the tomatoes.

    What to look for: juices bubbling

  4. Add tomatoes

    Add the tomatoes and salt, simmer while stirring until liquid reduces, then whisk cornstarch with eggs and pour the mixture into the skillet. · 4 min

    What to look for: tomatoes look thick and less watery

  5. Set eggs

    Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook until the eggs are just set. · 5 min

    When it is done: eggs are fully set with no liquid egg remaining

  6. Garnish serve

    Sprinkle the parsley over the skillet and serve immediately while warm. · 1 min

    What to look for: fresh green garnish

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal210
Protein11 g
Carbohydrates11 g
of which sugars6 g
Fat14 g
of which saturated7 g
Fibre2 g
Sodium420 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: eggs, milk, corn, nightshades

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 2 days
  • Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Butter

  • olive oil: Use extra virgin olive oil for a lighter, Mediterranean-style flavor.

Onion

  • shallot: Shallots cook faster and add a milder sweetness.

Tomatoes

  • canned diced tomatoes: Drain excess liquid before using.

Cornstarch

  • arrowroot starch: Dissolve in eggs before adding to prevent lumps.

Eggs

  • egg substitute: Best for binding but will not set as richly.

Parsley

  • cilantro: Adds a brighter, citrusy finish.

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