Description
Hearty potato, egg, and red pepper bake brings Mediterranean comfort to kitchen tables with rustic charm. Savory layers of crisp vegetables and creamy eggs promise a satisfying meal that delights you at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1 red pepper
- 1 onion
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 grams)
- 1 pinch of marjoram
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 1 pinch of ground red pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons oil (30 milliliters)
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse and grate potatoes using a coarse grater, submerging them in cold water to prevent browning and remove excess starch.
- Drain potato shreds completely, pressing out moisture with clean kitchen towel or hands to ensure crisp texture during baking.
- Finely chop onions and red peppers, removing seeds and stems for uniform cooking.
- Sauté onions in heated oil over medium temperature for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Add chopped red peppers to onion mixture, cooking for additional 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften and develop slight caramelization.
- Combine grated potatoes with eggs, incorporating salt, marjoram, nutmeg, and ground red pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Generously coat baking dish with oil to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Spread potato mixture evenly across prepared baking dish, creating a smooth, uniform layer.
- Distribute sautéed onion and pepper mixture atop potato base, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Optional: Sprinkle grated cheese over top for enhanced flavor profile.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 45-50 minutes until potatoes turn golden brown and crisp around edges.
- Remove from oven and allow 5-10 minutes resting time before serving to help set and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Squeeze grated potatoes thoroughly to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crispy and well-textured bake without becoming soggy.
- Experiment with additional vegetables like zucchini or spinach to boost nutritional value and create exciting flavor variations.
- Use fresh herbs or spices to customize the dish and add personal flair, making it more vibrant and interesting.
- Consider alternative protein sources like tofu or plant-based egg replacements for dietary adaptations, keeping the recipe flexible for different nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg