Egg in a Tomato

Submitted by Geniale Genie

"Yes, the name says it - it's an egg in a tomato. This incredibly easy, fun, and tasty recipe only requires 3 ingredient (+ butter) and a microwave. I found this in a leaflet promoting eggs."

 

• Ready In: 4mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1 tomatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. Cut off a thick slice at the stem end of a medium-size tomato; set aside.
2. Scoop out seeds and centre pulp.
3. Place tomato in a small bowl.
4. Add butter inside the tomato.
5. Break an egg inside the tomato.
6. Pierce yolk with a toothpick or fork (very important).
7. Sprinkle cheese over the egg.
8. Place top slice over tomato.
9. Microwave on medium-high (70%) for 1minute 45 seconds, or until egg is almost cooked.
10. Let stand 1 minute.

Reviews

[Kathy]

This recipe was fun and tasty BUT the tomato was very mushy and it definately needed some salt. I don't know if the tomato was a little overripe or if it is the cooking method. I will try again. It is nice that it is a 1 serving meal as I am the only one here who likes tomatoes.