Piperade for One or Two

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup green pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Directions

1. 1

   In a 9-in skillet, heat 2 tsp of the oil over moderate heat.

2. 2

   Add the onion, green pepper, and 1/8 tsp of the salt and pepper. Saute for 3 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add garlic and tomatoes and saute 4-5 minutes longer or until the mixture is dry. Transfer to a medium-size bowl and set aside.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, water, and remaining 1/8 tsp salt and pepper.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tsp oil over moderate heat.

6. 6

   Add the eggs, reduce heat, cook, covered, for a minute.

7. 7

   Spoon the vegetable mixture on top, cover and cook 2 minutes more or until the vegetables are heated through and the eggs are set.

8. 8

   Serve immediately, sprinkled with the freshly minced basil.