Grilled Eggs in Bell Peppers with Guacamole

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This month, Chef Tatiana Iglesias shares a delicious recipe perfect for an outdoor brunch or breakfast for dinner: Grilled Eggs in Bell Peppers with Guacamole. The sweet bell peppers pick up a savory smokiness from the grill, and are the perfect vessel for grilled eggs. You can easily adjust this recipe for however many people will gather around the table, and it’s a great addition to any brunch spread. Chef Tatiana’s brunch options included grilled steak, roasted baby potatoes with cherry tomatoes and garlic, arugula salad with radishes and goat cheese, and a vegan breaded chik’n cutlet.

One of the reasons I love summer so much is because it gives me an excuse to grill as often as possible. There’s something really special about gathering with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors, and sharing a meal made with love. That simple act of being together, with good food and free time, brings me so much joy.

Grilling is more than a cooking method to me; it’s a way to slow down, connect, and savor the moment. And one of my favorite simple grilling recipes is these grilled bell peppers filled with eggs. They’re fresh, fun, and perfect for a weekend brunch or casual summer get-together.

Grilled Eggs in Bell Peppers with Guacamole

by Chef Tatiana Iglesias

Serves 2-4

Ingredients

2 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
4 eggs
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Optional toppings: chopped scallions, chili flakes, fresh herbs

For the Guacamole

2 ripe avocados
Juice of 1 lime
1 small clove of garlic, finely grated or minced
Salt
Optional: chopped cilantro, diced tomato, minced jalapeno

Procedure

Preheat your grill to medium heat
Lightly brush the outside of the bell pepper halves with olive oil and place them on the grill, cut side up
Carefully crack one egg into each pepper half. Close the lid and grill for 10-12 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking.
While the peppers are grilling, prepare the guacamole. Mash the avocados with lime juice, garlic, and salt. Add any optional mix-ins you like.
Serve the grilled eggs hot, with a generous scoop of guacamole on the side.