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Easy Herb Baked Eggs in Juicy Tomato Cups

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A simple, cozy breakfast recipe featuring eggs baked inside hollowed-out ripe tomatoes with fresh herbs, delivering a fresh, savory, and elegant start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large firm ripe tomatoes (beefsteak or vine-ripened)
  • 4 fresh eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil (1 teaspoon per tomato)
  • Salt to taste (preferably sea salt)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Pinch of garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice off the tops of the tomatoes (about 1/2 inch) and scoop out the seeds and pulp using a spoon or melon baller, leaving enough flesh to keep the tomato sturdy.
  3. Lightly season the insides of the tomatoes with salt and drizzle about 1 teaspoon of olive oil into each. Place them upright in a baking dish or muffin tin.
  4. Finely chop parsley, thyme, and chives and mix with a pinch of garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Crack an egg into each tomato cup, preferably cracking into a small bowl first to avoid breaking the yolk, then gently pour into the tomato cups.
  6. Sprinkle the herb mixture evenly over the eggs. If using Parmesan, add about 1 teaspoon on top of each tomato cup.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, checking at 15 minutes for set whites and slightly runny yolks. For firmer yolks, bake up to 22 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Use firm tomatoes to prevent collapse. Crack eggs into a small bowl before adding to tomato cups to avoid shell fragments and control portion. Room temperature eggs bake more evenly. If tomatoes tip, nestle in crumpled foil. Tent with foil if eggs brown too fast. Can prepare tomato cups a day ahead without eggs. Reheat gently in oven to avoid rubbery eggs.

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