
Active Time
25 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
8 large eggs
Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté bell pepper, onion, and garlic with salt, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and tomatoes and sauté, stirring, until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and salt and pepper to taste, then transfer vegetable confetti to a bowl and keep warm.
Fry eggs and serve:
Step 2
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in cleaned skillet over moderately low heat and crack 4 eggs into skillet. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until whites are cooked, about 3 minutes, then transfer eggs with a spatula to 2 plates. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper and scatter one fourth of vegetable confetti on each plate. Repeat procedure with remaining oil, eggs, and confetti.Cooks' note:
· The eggs in this recipe are not fully cooked, which may be of concern if salmonella is a problem in your area.