Piperade
Basque peppers and tomato folded with soft eggs.
Ingredients
- 2 Bell pepper
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 3 Tomato
- 1 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 4 Egg
- 1 tsp Piment d'Espelette
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
Method
- Slice the peppers, onion, and garlic and chop the tomato.
- Soften the peppers and onion in oil, then add tomato and Espelette and cook down.
- Stir in the beaten eggs and cook gently until just set.
- Serve from the pan with bread.
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About Piperade
Piperade is a Basque dish from the French side of the Pyrenees, a slow-cooked tangle of peppers, onion, and tomato that's often finished with soft eggs. Its signature seasoning is piment d'Espelette, the mild, fruity chili grown in the Basque village of Espelette, which gives the dish a warm, gentle heat and a reddish color rather than sharp spice. The vegetables are softened patiently in olive oil until they collapse and sweeten, so the base tastes concentrated and mellow before the eggs ever go in.
When the eggs are stirred through and cooked just until set, piperade becomes something between a pepper stew and a loose scramble, with the softened vegetables and creamy egg folded together. It's a Basque breakfast classic, though it works just as well as a light lunch or supper. Served straight from the pan with good bread to scoop it up, it's comforting and vegetable-forward, and the gentle Espelette warmth keeps it interesting without overpowering the sweetness of the peppers and tomato. Keep the heat low when the eggs go in so they stay tender rather than turning rubbery.
Piperade: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Piperade?
A serving has about 444 calories — 17g protein, 25.4g carbs, 31.8g fat, 7.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Piperade gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Piperade has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How many servings does Piperade make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.