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Piperade from The Real Food Companion

Piperade is a stewed pepper with egg through it. It's based on the dish that originated from the Basque region of Spain. It's a nice way to start the day or end it. You can even add in a bit of sausage cooked with the peppers for a perfect dinner.
Course: Mains
Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Vegetarian, Wheat Free
Servings: 2 generous servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 red pepper seeded, membrane removed and chopped
  • 1 green pepper seeded, membrane removed and chopped
  • 400 grams tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 eggs lightly whisked

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over low-medium heat and fry the parsley with the onion for about 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
  • Add the peppers and fry for a further 15 minutes, or until lightly coloured.
  • Add the tomato, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in the oregano, cook for 1-2 minutes longer, then pour the eggs, removing the pan from the heat and stirring as you do so. The sauce should thicken slightly; if it reboils it will curdle.
  • Serve the piperade on slices of crusty bread that has first been grilled and drizzled with a touch of olive oil.