Easy Tomato Egg Rings with Herbs

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Wake up your taste buds with a new breakfast recipe! These tomato egg rings are a fun and super-easy way to prepare eggs for breakfast. A unique spin on an omelet, these are a great easy way to prepare a veggie-packed breakfast that is satisfying. Serve alongside toast, hashbrowns, or your favorite breakfast meat and find everyone leaving great reviews after breakfast!

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Tomato Egg Rings
What Should You Serve With Egg Rings?
Ingredients
Handy Kitchen Tools
How to Make a Tomato Egg Ring
Frequently Asked Questions
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
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Tomato Egg Rings

So what is a tomato ring egg? If you have ever had an egg in the hole, this is something similar. You are going to put your fried egg inside a tomato slice. This gives you your veggies and your egg together in each bite. Not only does it taste fantastic, but it also looks gorgeous. It can be used for breakfast, brunch, a simple lunch, or a healthy dinner.

This is a fun way to make breakfast for the kids, but also a great way to get a bit more fiber and veggies into the meal. I love how versatile this is and that you can definitely update it to fit your own preferences of flavors.

If you like the idea of tomatoes and eggs together, then you might also want to check out these Italian baked eggs in tomato sauce. They are a bit richer and more upscale, but definitely just as tasty.

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What Should You Serve With Egg Rings?

The side dish ideas for this recipe are endless. Anything that you like to eat with eggs or an omelet will work perfectly.

I love to serve this tomato egg breakfast alongside my favorite breakfast meats like oven-baked bacon, sausage, or ham. Hash browns or home fries are also a great accompaniments. I love this easy tater tot waffle stick idea since it's so fast.

Waffles, pancakes, or French toast are delicious ideas. If you want to keep this recipe on the lighter side, you can serve it with fresh fruit or yogurt.

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Ingredients

1 large tomato
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

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Handy Kitchen Tools

How to Make a Tomato Egg Ring

Slice a large tomato into ½" thick rings.

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Use a knife or a glass to cut the inside out of the tomato rings.

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Set the rings aside, then dice the tomato that you cut out of the center, into small pieces.

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In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs.

Add in the tomatoes, fresh chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and the all-purpose flour until it is combined well.

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In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Place the tomato rings into the hot skillet.

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Then fill each well with the egg mixture.

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Let cook for one minute, then flip and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until the egg is cooked through.

Remove from the pan and serve hot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are These Just for Breakfast?

I love making tomato egg rings for all different meals. Eggs are a simple and inexpensive protein that can be used for lunch or dinner as well as breakfast. Since you are adding the tomato to your eggs, you can make this a complete meal. If you want to add something to fill it out for a heartier dinner idea, serve with toast or hashbrowns for a breakfast for dinner feel or you can serve it with tater tots, fries or a baked potato.

Another idea is to cook some ground beef, add some salsa and cheese and serve the tomato ring alongside. This is a great way to stretch dinner and keep it super healthy.

What Other Herbs Can I Add to Tomato and Egg Rings?

You can add lots of different herbs to your tomato egg rings. You can add parsley, chives, thyme, basil, or rosemary to change up the flavor. Of course, you can also just use salt and pepper if you prefer.

Other options include adding in season blends such as taco seasoning, fajita seasoning, Greek seasoning, Cajun seasoning, or any of your own favorite blends of herbs and spices.

Can I Add Cheese to This Egg Tomato Breakfast?

Of course. Cheese makes everything better. You can use a slice of American cheese or add some cheddar on top. Sprinkle some grated parmesan onto the cooked egg. Other tasty cheese options are mozzarella, feta cheese, or swiss. Goat cheese will also work if you like a softer cheese with a good flavor.

Try this recipe with different types of cheese. Each type that you add will give the tomato egg rings a different flavor and you might be surprised which one you like best.

Can These Tomato Egg Rings Be Made Ahead of Time?

No, you should not make these eggs ahead of time. Due to the texture of the eggs and the tomatoes, you want to eat them hot and they do not reheat that well. I recommend making them when you are ready to serve them, especially since they do not take that long to make.

Is This Tomato Egg Ring Keto Friendly?

Yes. This recipe is naturally keto-friendly. While some watch the amount of tomato as it does have more carbohydrates than other fruits and vegetables, in this recipe it would be negligible.

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More Easy Breakfast Recipes

If you are looking for more easy to make breakfast recipes with tons of flavor, we have you covered. This list includes sweet and savory options that are sure to please everyone at your breakfast table. Make sure that you bookmark the recipes, print them out, or pin them to your favorite Pinterest board.

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Easy Tomato Egg Rings with Herbs

A simple tomato egg rings recipe is packed with flavor and protein for a great breakfast that is ready in minutes!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 2 minutes

Ingredients

1 large tomato
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

Slice a large tomato into ½" thick rings.
Use a knife or a glass to cut the inside out of the tomato rings.
Set the rings aside, then dice the tomato that you cut out of the center, into small pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs.
Add in the tomatoes, fresh chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and the all-purpose flour until it is combined well.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Place the tomato rings into the hot skillet, then fill each well with the egg mixture.
Let cook for one minute, then flip and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until the egg is cooked through.
Remove from the pan and serve hot.