TASTIRA (TUNISIAN FRIED PEPPERS AND EGGS)

Tastira (Tunisian Fried Peppers and Eggs) image

I learned this recipe from my mother-in-law in Tunisia. Serve it on four separate plates or on one large platter. Serve with sliced French bread.

Provided by Asma Khalfaoui

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

4 cloves garlic, diced
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
⅔ cup mild chile peppers, chopped
1 ½ cups green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4 eggs
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Mash the garlic, caraway seeds, and pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle or against the side of a mixing bowl.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chile peppers; cook and stir until the peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside. Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and cook the bell peppers and tomatoes until the peppers are soft and the tomatoes have begun to break down, about 5 more minutes. Add the tomato-bell pepper mixture to the hot peppers. Stir in the mashed garlic and caraway seeds. Spoon the vegetables onto plates or a serving platter.
Heat the remaining oil in the skillet. Fry the eggs until the whites are set and the yolks are the desired consistency, about 2 to 3 minutes for runny yolks, 4 to 5 minutes for fully set yolks. Place the fried eggs on the vegetable mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 79 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

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oyewale boluwatife

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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.

Lizeth Zubia

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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The peppers were just the right amount of spicy, and the eggs were cooked perfectly.

Zarnish Pree

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This recipe is a great starting point for experimenting with different flavors. I've tried adding different spices and herbs, and it's always turned out great.

pamela welsh

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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover peppers and eggs, and it's also a very affordable meal.

Iwen Suman

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This dish is a great way to change up your breakfast routine. It's also a great option for a light lunch or dinner.

BISCM CSCM PGDSCM

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I'm not a very good cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'm definitely going to make it again!

Gabi Angelova

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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.

angle aysha

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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times. Thanks for sharing!

Malcolm Mark

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I'm not a big fan of peppers, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.

Abiral Aryal

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This dish is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!

Kyeema

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I added some chopped tomatoes to the dish, and it was even better! The tomatoes added a bit of sweetness and acidity that really complemented the peppers and eggs.