Pipérade Basquaise

Pepper and Tomato Purée with Eggs

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Medium

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By Anne Willan

Published 2007

  • About

Pipérade is a mainstay of the Basque country, a delectable purée of peppers and scrambled egg with a bit of tomato thrown in. The favorite pepper is the rust red Espelette, a mild chili with a touch of sweetness. Here, I am suggesting a combination of red bell peppers and dried ground Espelette pepper (paprika with a pinch of cayenne pepper is a good substitute). I have come across the dish in several guises, including a rolled omelet filled with peppers and tomatoes, a flat omelet, and thi