Pepper and Egg Sandwich
Sautéed peppers and fluffy eggs are cooked in plenty of olive oil, combined with Italian cheeses, and piled onto crusty bread in this quick, no-frills sandwich. This vegetarian meal is packed with flavor and fits the bill for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Servings 4
Calories 610kcal
Ingredients
- 4 crusty rolls hoagie/hero or Kaiser
- 8 large eggs
- 5 Tablespoons (75 ml) milk (I use 2%)
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper divided
- 6 Tablespoons (90 ml) olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 6 cloves garlic finely minced/pressed
- ½ cup (57g) shredded mozzarella or chopped up provolone
- ⅓ cup (19g) grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Wrap each of the rolls in aluminum foil and place on a rack in the center of the oven. Heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the rolls are warmed throughout and have that freshly-baked smell. Take them out and set them aside once done if still preparing the filling.
- Slice off the very top of each pepper and remove the seeds and pith. Slice the peppers into thin strips about 1 ½-inches tall. Slice the onion into strips around the same size.
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, then whisk in the milk. Whisk in the oregano and ¼-teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Set this bowl aside for now.
- Add the olive oil to a large non-stick pan set over medium heat. Once heated, add the red and green peppers and onions. Saute until the pepper strips have softened but are not mushy, around 10-11 minutes. You may need to adjust the heat lower, if needed, so that the peppers and onions can adequately soften without browning too quickly. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, then season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Bring the heat to medium and pour the beaten egg mixture into the hot pan over the peppers and onions. Let it sit undisturbed for 45 seconds, then run a spatula under the mixture from the outside of the pan in toward the center, repeating all the way around. Continue to scramble, breaking up the mixture into smaller pieces and turning them over, until cooked fully.
- Just when the eggs are scrambled, fold in the shredded cheeses for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until melted and combined. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Cut each roll nearly in half lengthwise (careful if they're hot), leaving a small bit attached to make it less messy to eat. Fill the rolls with the pepper and egg mixture and serve.
Notes
Recipe Notes
Milk: You can use your preferred milk variety to give the scrambled eggs a fluffy boost.
Olive oil: This brings such a great flavor for sautéing the vegetables, cooking the eggs, and sinking slightly into the bakery rolls. I wouldn't substitute in a different oil.
Cheese: I've made this pepper and egg sandwich recipe with all combinations of the mentioned cheeses. It's all good - just go with your personal preference. Smoked mozzarella would also be a nice cheese to use if you like those flavors.
Recipe Tips
- Heating foil-wrapped bread in the oven softens it vs. toughening up the crust. We want a fairly soft, warm roll for these sandwiches to make them easier to eat.
- To prevent the eggs from sticking to the pan (especially after sautéing vegetables), I recommend using a high-quality non-stick pan or an otherwise very well-seasoned one.
- Variation: For a spicier twist, you can add a hotter pepper in with the bell peppers while cooking, add crushed red pepper to taste if desired, or serve with a dash or two of hot sauce.
- Storage Instructions: Refrigerate leftover scrambled peppers and eggs separately (don't assemble sandwiches). Then heat the eggs and rolls separately and combine just prior to eating. The pepper and eggs mixture is also delicious eaten on its own.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 610kcal
Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.
