Breakfast for 4
Eggs in Purgatory
Eggs simmer in a spicy tomato and harissa sauce until the whites and yolks are fully set.
$2.63for 4 servings
$0.66 per serving$2.63 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetBreakfastsLunches
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.63 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilRelish, dressings, steak sauceSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced red onion
- 14 1/2 oz can petite tomatoes
- 2 tbsp prepared harissa
- 4 large eggs
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the red onion for 2 minutes, until softened.
- Add the tomatoes, harissa, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Make four wells in the sauce and crack one egg into each well.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, until the eggs are firm throughout.
- Sprinkle the eggs with parsley before serving.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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