Portuguese Baked Eggs - Low Carb

My family and I had fun guessing the roots of this dish. They seem like they should be Italian Baked Eggs. Either way, the ricotta is soooo good in this! I'm not even a big bell pepper fan, but loved this!  6 net carbohydrates per serving.

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 bell peppers, any color, sliced
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño, with seeds, halved lengthwise
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves or a heaping tablespoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves or a heaping teaspoon dried oregano
• 1½ teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup or so ricotta
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup grated cheddar (about 4 oz.)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan (about 1 oz.)
• Toasted bread for serving (I used low carb toast for myself)

(prepped and ready to hit the oven)

• Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and just beginning to brown, 10–12 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, basil, oregano, chili powder, and paprika to pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very soft and liquid is thickened, 20–30 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Discard jalapeño.
• Preheat oven to 400°. Transfer bell pepper mixture to a 13x9” baking dish. Using the back of a spoon, make 6 evenly spaced divots in mixture. Spoon a dollop of ricotta into each divot, then crack 1 egg into each. Top with cheddar and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Bake, rotating dish halfway through, until Parmesan is melted and egg whites are almost set but yolks are still runny, 15–18 minutes.
• Serve baked eggs with toast. (Yolks will continue to cook as dish sits, so serve right away if you prefer your eggs soft.)
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• NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Calories (kcal) 300
  • Fat (g) 27
  • Saturated Fat (g) 11
  • Cholesterol (mg) 260
  • Carbohydrates (g) 9 (not including bread!)
  • Dietary Fiber (g) 3
  • Total Sugars (g) 3
  • Protein (g) 19
  • Sodium (mg) 410