Tastira: Authentic Tunisian Fried Peppers and Eggs Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.67 cup mild chile peppers, chopped
• 1.5 cups green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 4 eggs eggs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Using a mortar and pestle, or the side of a mixing bowl, mash the garlic, caraway seeds, and a pinch of salt into a paste.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chile peppers and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet, then cook the bell peppers and tomatoes until the peppers are soft and the tomatoes begin to break down, approximately 5 more minutes. Combine the tomato-bell pepper mixture with the hot peppers. Stir in the mashed garlic and caraway seed mixture. Arrange the vegetables attractively on plates or a serving platter.
3. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet. Fry the eggs to your desired doneness: about 2-3 minutes for runny yolks, or 4-5 minutes for fully set yolks. Carefully place the fried eggs atop the vegetable mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 209 kcal
• Fat Content: 16 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 79 mg
• Protein Content: 9 g
• Cholesterol Content: 186 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g