
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
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
- 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
- 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
- Raise heat
Increase the stovetop heat to medium-high to prepare the pan for cooking the tomatoes.
What to look for: juices bubbling
- 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
- 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
- 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)
| kcal | 210 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| of which sugars | 6 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| of which saturated | 7 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 420 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.







