Eggs with spicy marinara sauce is the Instant Pot dinner I turn to when the fridge looks bare but I still want something bold. Egg whites simmer into a smoky tomato, pepper, and paprika sauce for a protein-packed plate that lands on the table in about 20 minutes.
Eggs with Spicy Marinara Sauce
(Total Time: 20 MIN| Serves: 3)
Ingredients:
5 large eggs
½ onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cup (480 ml) cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
Spices:
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin powder
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp (15 ml) dried parsley
Directions:
- Grease the bottom of the stainless steel insert with oil and press the SAUTE button. Heat the oil and add diced onion, garlic cloves, and diced red bell pepper. Season with chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes, or until translucent and soft.
- Add tomatoes and give it a good stir. Press the CANCEL button and chill for another 5 minutes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, separate egg whites from yolks. Pour the egg whites into the pot and stir gently with a wooden spoon or a spatula.
- Close the lid and set the steam release handle to the SEALING position. Press the Manual button and set the timer for 1 minute on LOW pressure.
- When you hear the end signal, press the CANCEL button and move the pressure valve to the VENTING position to release the pressure. Open the lid and transfer the mixture to a serving plate.
- Optionally, sprinkle with some chopped parsley or season with some smoked paprika.
Per Serving(Calories 244 | Total Fats 18g | Net Carbs: 8.3g | Protein 12.3g |Fiber: 2.4g)
Pro Tips
- Separate the eggs and pour in only the whites — they absorb the chili and cumin-spiked sauce and cook into silky ribbons under low pressure.
- Give the onion, garlic, and red pepper a full 5 minutes on Sauté before the tomatoes go in; that sweetness is what keeps the chili powder from tasting harsh.
- One minute at LOW pressure is all the whites need — any longer and they turn rubbery against the sauce.
- Leftovers keep 2 days in the fridge and reheat gently in a covered pan; the sauce loosens up with a splash of water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make eggs with spicy marinara sauce ahead of time?
You can make the tomato-pepper sauce a day ahead and refrigerate it, then rewarm it in the pot and pour in fresh egg whites to finish. The whole dish also reheats well within 2 days.
Can I use whole eggs instead of egg whites?
Yes — drop the yolks in at the same point and give them the same 1 minute at low pressure. The yolks will enrich the sauce and push the fat up a little.
How spicy is this dish?
With a full teaspoon of chili powder plus smoked paprika and cumin, it has a warm, smoky kick rather than raw heat. Halve the chili powder if you are cooking for sensitive palates.
What can I serve it with?
It is a complete bowl on its own, but it loves roasted cauliflower or sweet potato wedges to soak up the extra marinara.
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Ingredients
Method
- Grease the bottom of the stainless steel insert with oil and press the SAUTE button.
- Heat the oil and add diced onion, garlic cloves, and diced red bell pepper.
- Season with chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Stir well and cook for 5 minutes, or until translucent and soft.
- Add tomatoes and give it a good stir. Press the CANCEL button and chill for another 5 minutes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, separate egg whites from yolks.
- Pour the egg whites into the pot and stir gently with a wooden spoon or a spatula.
- Close the lid and set the steam release handle to the SEALING position. Press the Manual button and set the timer for 1 minute on LOW pressure.
- When you hear the end signal, press the CANCEL button and move the pressure valve to the VENTING position to release the pressure. Open the lid and transfer the mixture to a serving plate.
- Optionally, sprinkle with some chopped parsley or season with some smoked paprika. Per Serving(Calories 244 | Total Fats 18g | Net Carbs: 8.3g | Protein 12.3g |Fiber: 2.4g)
