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Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions.

25 minutes
Serves 4
Breakfast/Lunch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat. Add the diced onions and bell pepper, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.

  2. 2

    Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, cooking for 1 minute until highly fragrant to toast the spices.

  3. 3

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes until the sauce thickens and reduces slightly.

  4. 4

    Using the back of a spoon, create 4 to 6 small, evenly spaced indentations (wells) in the simmering tomato sauce.

  5. 5

    Carefully crack one egg directly into each well, keeping the yolk intact.

  6. 6

    Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 5-8 minutes until the egg whites are just opaque and fully set, but the yolks remain soft and runny. Serve immediately directly from the skillet.

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