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Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce, perfect for scooping with crusty bread.

Shakshuka

Total

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium, sliced bell pepper
  • 1 small, diced onion
  • 3 cloves, minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper(optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese(optional)
  • 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley(optional)
  • 4 slices, for serving crusty bread

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sliced bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Pour in crushed tomatoes and salt, stir, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

  4. 4

    Make 4 wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each. Cover and simmer gently for 6-8 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with feta and parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread for scooping.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

420

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein18 g
Carbohydrate38 g
Fat22 g
Fiber6 g
Sugar9 g
Sodium780 mg

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