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Classic North African Shakshuka

45 mintotal
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
4servings
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A vibrant and savory dish of eggs poached in a spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce, traditionally served in a cast-iron skillet.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 whole Large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 whole Red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Harissa paste(optional)
  • 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
  • 6 whole Large eggs
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled(optional)
  • 1 to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the diced onion and bell pepper; sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened and the onions are translucent.

  3. 3

    Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and harissa paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.

  5. 5

    Use a large spoon to make six small wells in the tomato sauce and carefully crack an egg into each indentation.

  6. 6

    Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and garnish immediately with crumbled feta cheese and fresh chopped cilantro.

  8. 8

    Serve warm directly from the pan with crusty bread or pita for dipping.

Nutrition per Serving

285

Calories

14g

Protein

18g

Carbs

19g

Fat

5g

Fiber

9g

Sugar

620mg

Sodium

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