Grilled Peppers with Eggs Recipe

Morgan Robinson, chef-owner of Smoke Open Fire catering company in Napa, creates lavish Argentinean-style asados (barbecues), often in the middle of vineyards. Unexpected and satisfying with a briny bite, this egg dish riffs on a recipe from one of those feasts.

Wine pairing: Maryhill 2016 Rosé of Sangiovese (Columbia Valley; $16).

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “The Only Grilling Recipes You’ll Need for Summer (and Beyond).”

4 large red bell peppers (about 8 oz. each)

About 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

8 to 12 slices rustic bread

1/2 cup coarsely shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese

1/3 cup finely shredded pecorino cheese

3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pitted green olives

8 large eggs

2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Step 1

Heat a grill to medium high (about 450°) with an area cleared of coals (for charcoal grill) or a burner turned off (for gas) to make an indirect-heat area.

Step 2

Trim pepper stems, leaving bases (calyxes) intact, then cut peppers in half lengthwise. With a small knife, carefully remove seeds and veins, keeping peppers' shapes intact to hold eggs. Brush insides with 1 tbsp. oil (total) and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt.

Step 3

Grill pepper halves, cut side down, over direct heat, covered, until grill marks appear and peppers are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet while you grill bread.

Step 4

Brush both sides of bread slices with 1 tbsp. oil (total). Grill over direct heat until lightly charred, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate.

Step 5

Arrange one or two large sheets of slightly crumpled aluminum foil on indirect heat. Nestle peppers, cut sides up, into foil to keep them steady. Divide cheeses and olives among peppers. Crack an egg directly into each pepper, then sprinkle with half of parsley and chives and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt.

Step 6

Grill, covered, until white is set but yolk is still runny, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with remaining herbs, drizzle with oil, and serve with toasts.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories665

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g26%

Saturated Fat 6.2g31%
Cholesterol 260mg87%
Sodium 1594mg70%
Total Carbohydrate 91g34%

Dietary Fiber 5.8g21%
Protein 31g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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