Fried egg with tomato and mozzarella

1 serving

20 minutes

Tomato and mozzarella fried eggs are a simple yet elegant dish of Italian cuisine, where each flavor note harmoniously complements the other. Sweet, slightly caramelized tomatoes create a juicy base, tender eggs with runny yolks provide a creamy texture, and melted mozzarella envelops everything in creamy softness. The finishing touch is fresh basil, which adds a refreshing aroma and highlights the dish's delicacy. With such ingredients, this fried egg is an ideal breakfast or light dinner that delights not only the taste but also the appearance.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 332.4
• Proteins: 25.2g
• Fats: 25.4g
• Carbohydrates: 5.7g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Mozzarella cheese: 50 g
• Basil leaves: 3 pc

Cooking steps

1. Pour vegetable oil into a heated pan, slice the tomato into thin circles, remove the core, and place the tomato at the bottom of the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 1 piece

2. Fry the tomato on both sides. Be careful not to overcook it so the tomato doesn't get mushy.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 1 piece

3. Crack the eggs over the tomato, preferably keeping the yolk intact. Sprinkle salt on top — it's tastiest to throw salt crystals on the yolk! Cover with a lid to let it cook a bit.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

4. Place thin slices of mozzarella on top of the eggs, cover again with a lid, and wait for the mozzarella to melt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese: 50 g

5. Finely chop the basil leaves and sprinkle them over the cooked fried eggs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil leaves: 3 pieces