Creamy Pepper & Egg Rice Bowl with Buttered Bread

Creamy Pepper & Egg Rice Bowl with Buttered Bread

A quick and comforting fusion rice bowl combining scrambled eggs with creamy frozen peppers, topped with crispy buttered bread. This dish blends Mediterranean creaminess with Asian-inspired rice bowls, perfect for breakfast or a light lunch.

25 min
Easy
2 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet3/10
Salty4/10
Sour0/10
Umami5/10
Spicy1/10

🥄 Texture

Fluffy rice provides a neutral, slightly chewy base while the vegetable cream creates a smooth, saucy coating over the peppers. Scrambled eggs are soft and slightly custardy, and the buttered bread adds a crisp, crunchy contrast.

👃 Aroma

Warm buttery and eggy notes are dominant, balanced by the sweet-roasted scent of bell peppers and a light toasty smell from the bread. A faint peppery spice and creamy dairy aroma round out the overall comforting profile.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A light-bodied white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc) or a cup of green tea — both help cut the creaminess and refresh the palate.

🥗 Side Dishes

Quick cucumber or radish salad with a light vinaigrette, a small bowl of miso soup, or pickled vegetables (kimchi or pickles) to add acidity and contrast.

Ingredients(8 items)

  • 12 eggs
  • 21 cup cooked rice (or 1/2 cup uncooked rice)
  • 31.5 cups frozen peppers (mixed colors)
  • 41/4 cup vegetable cream
  • 52 tablespoons butter
  • 62 slices bread
  • 7Salt and pepper to taste
  • 81 tablespoon oil for cooking

Nutrition Information(per serving)

425
Calories
12g
Protein
48g
Carbs
22g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    If using uncooked rice, cook it in a pot with water according to package directions (about 15-18 minutes). Set aside when done.

  2. 2

    While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over medium heat. Add frozen peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Pour in the vegetable cream, stir well, and simmer for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove to a plate.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Crack the 2 eggs into the pan and scramble them with a fork until fully cooked (about 3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Toast the bread slices in the pan with remaining butter until golden and crispy on both sides (about 2 minutes total).

  5. 5

    Assemble your bowl: place cooked rice as the base, top with creamy peppers, then scrambled eggs. Serve with buttered toast on the side.

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