Piperade For One Or Two - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup green pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Preparation

In a 9-in skillet, heat 2 tsp of the oil over moderate heat.
Add the onion, green pepper, and 1/8 tsp of the salt and pepper. Saute for 3 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and tomatoes and saute 4-5 minutes longer or until the mixture is dry. Transfer to a medium-size bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, water, and remaining 1/8 tsp salt and pepper.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tsp oil over moderate heat.
Add the eggs, reduce heat, cook, covered, for a minute.
Spoon the vegetable mixture on top, cover and cook 2 minutes more or until the vegetables are heated through and the eggs are set.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with the freshly minced basil.