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Egg Stew (Nigerian Egg Sauce)

Savory Egg Stew (Nigerian Egg Sauce) Ready in 20 Minutes

Delight in this flavorful Egg Stew (Nigerian Egg Sauce), perfect for any occasion and ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Nigerian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1 medium Onion divided
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or coconut oil
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 small Habanero Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder or garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 cube Bouillon or vegetable broth
  • to taste Salt
Serving Suggestions
  • 2 cups Yams or Cauliflower Rice for serving

Equipment

  • blender
  • Large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Egg Stew (Nigerian Egg Sauce)
  1. Coarsely blend the tomatoes, red bell pepper, habanero pepper, and half of the chopped onion until smooth.
  2. Finely chop the remaining onion and mince the garlic.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until uniform and slightly frothy.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the blended tomato mixture to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in curry powder, thyme, and bouillon into the mixture and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Gently pour in the whisked eggs and let sit for 2 minutes before stirring gently to combine.
  8. Add salt to taste, garnish with herbs if desired, and serve with yams or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep eggs at room temperature for better texture. Stir gently after adding eggs for larger chunks. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor. Adjust spice levels as preferred. Add vegetables like spinach or kale for more nutrition.

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