Piperade
Soft peppers and tomatoes in olive oil with scrambled eggs and a little ham. Basque country comfort.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.82 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide pan. Cook the onion and peppers for 12 minutes until very soft. Add the garlic for 1 minute.
13 min - 2
Stir in the tomatoes and paprika. Simmer for 10 minutes until thick and jammy.
10 min - 3
Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pour them over the peppers.
- 4
Stir gently over a low heat for 3 minutes until just set and creamy.
3 min - 5
Scatter with ham and parsley. Serve with toast.
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