Middle Eastern Shakshuka
A savory dish of poached eggs in a spiced tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 400 grams canned tomatoes (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until soft.
- 3
Stir in garlic, cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add tomatoes, cumin, and paprika; simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Make wells in the sauce, crack an egg into each.
- 6
Cover and cook until eggs are set.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Garnish with parsley and serve.
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