Egg and Capsicum Breakfast Sandwich
PakistaniBreakfastDesi eggsEasy
Toasted bread layered with sautéed capsicum, melted cheese and a fried egg — colourful and quick.
Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
Total time20 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 Desi eggs
- 1 capsicum, sliced
- 2 cheese slices
- 4 bread slices
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- Melt butter and fry the capsicum for 2 minutes until just soft.
- Toast the bread slices lightly.
- Fry the eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set.
- Place a cheese slice on two bread slices, top with capsicum and a fried egg.
- Season with salt, pepper and chilli flakes; close with the second slice and serve warm.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)290 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)30 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Do not overcook the capsicum — it should stay slightly crisp. Food safety: fry the eggs until the whites are fully set. Allergens: egg, wheat (bread) and milk (butter, cheese). Substitute: use mushrooms instead of capsicum, or add tomato slices. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).