Skopelos Island Strapatsada (Eggs W/ Tomatoes & Peppers)

NcMysteryShopper's Note:

Scrambled Eggs with fresh tomatoes and peppers from Skopelos Island in Greece. Recipe posted for Zaar World Tour II. Found at Skopelos Net

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 500 g ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 fresh green peppers, chopped
• 4 eggs
• 5 -6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• salt
• black pepper

Directions:

1. Gently cook tomatoes in a large frying pan for about 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, beat the eggs with a fork and put aside.
3. When half of the liquid evaporates from the tomatoes add pepper, salt, black pepper and sugar. Stir and gently simmer for 5 minutes. Add basil.
4. When all of the liquid evaporates, pour olive oil and beaten eggs evenly all over the tomato mixture, while stirring gently.
5. Cook slowly for a few minutes until the eggs are cooked but not too solid.
6. Serve with toasted slices of bread.

Reviews

[Surfside Chef Ed #312899]

I loved these eggs and everyone who I cook them for wants to know how to make this great egg dish...thanks so much...my girl friend just loves this recipe.

[Susie D]

This reminded me alot of the mexican style scrambled eggs I make often. I did find that 5 Tablespoons was alot of oil for 4 eggs. One could get by with alot less I think. Thanks Cheryl!

[NoraMarie]

WE wanted a light supper and this was so good.Will make it again.