Shakshuka Recipe
Shakshuka is a traditional North African and Middle Eastern dish featuring poached eggs in a flavorful, spiced tomato sauce. It's a quick, healthy meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
- 6 large eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes, or until the onion turns translucent.
- Incorporate the garlic and spices, cooking for another minute to release their aromas.
- Add the tomatoes and their juices to the pan. Using a large spoon, break down the tomatoes until they are well crushed. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Create small wells in the sauce with the back of your spoon and crack an egg into each well. Allow the eggs to cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Cover the pan with a lid to speed up the cooking process if needed.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and parsley for a fresh burst of flavor.