Thracian Clay Pot

Ingredients

• 1 heirloom tomato (Cut into 1/2-inch slices)
• 1 bell pepper (Roasted and chopped)
• 0.5 cup scallions (Chopped)
• 3 oz Bulgarian feta
• 1 tbsp dried savory
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 oz charcuterie, such as Lukanka or a similar European dry-cured sausage (Sliced)
• 2 eggs
• 1 serrano pepper (Split)
• fine paprika (A pinch; Hungarian or Spanish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 420°F (215°C). Use a clay baking pot with a lid.

2. 2

   Cover the bottom of the clay pot with the sliced heirloom tomato.

3. 3

   Cover the tomatoes with the roasted, chopped bell pepper.

4. 4

   Add the chopped scallions over the bell pepper.

5. 5

   Add the Bulgarian feta over the scallions.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the dried savory over the feta.

7. 7

   Drizzle the olive oil over the layered vegetables and feta.

8. 8

   Cover the pot with its lid and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the pot from the oven and add the sliced charcuterie.

10. 10

    Crack the eggs on top of the charcuterie.

11. 11

    Place the split serrano pepper on top.

12. 12

    Return the covered pot to the oven and bake until the eggs are cooked, about 5 minutes.

13. 13

    Remove the pot from the oven and sprinkle the paprika over the finished dish.

Notes

Special equipment: 1 clay baking pot with lid. The source notes that this recipe was provided by a chef or culinary professional and has not been tested for home use.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• breakfast
• Bulgarian-inspired
• baked
• clay-pot cooking
• high-protein
• spicy