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Eggs Piquant

I like breakfast dishes all day long, but there's something special about a healthy, easy breakfast that really thrills me.

The other day, I was reading through a 1940 Better Homes & Gardens and found an easy breakfast recipe for poached eggs in a chili sauce mixture called "Eggs Piquant." I still need to try the original, but here's my version with homemade Italian tomato sauce and fresh eggs from the coop.

Sauté over medium heat in about 1 tablespoon of olive oil until translucent:

1 medium onion, chopped
1 red pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and burning.

When the veggies are cooked, add 1/4 cup of Italian tomato sauce per egg. Add a generous pinch of crushed red pepper to the sauce and give it a good stir to mix. When it heats up, slide four eggs into the sauce. Cover and poach in the sauce for about five minutes or until the whites are completely set.

Serve with a piece of whole grain toast. Salt, if needed, to your preference.

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