Eggs In Purgatory

Nigella Lawson made this one day, and I HAD to try it.  Thanks for the inspiration, Nigella!  If you are looking for a quick, quick brunch or lunch, consider this easy option.  You may already have these kitchen staples waiting for you...

RECIPE 
        
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small clove garlic (peeled)
¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
1, 15 oz can chopped tomatoes
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs 
2 teaspoons grated parmesan (or more as needed)
2 slices whole wheat bread 

Pour the olive oil into a frying pan, then grate in (or mince and add) the garlic, scatter in the chilli flakes and put the pan over a medium heat, stirring, for 1 minute.

Pour in the tomatoes, stir in the salt, and let it come to a bubble.  Crack in the 2 eggs, sprinkle the Parmesan over it (optional), leaving some of the yellow yolk still exposed, and partially cover with a lid. Let it bubble for 5 minutes, by which time the white should be set and the yolk still runny.

Remove from the heat and serve with toasted whole wheat bread.  


Recipe adapted from Nigella Lawson.