Shakshuka - Eggs in Tomato Sauce

Eggs poached directly in a spiced tomato pepper sauce. A Middle Eastern breakfast staple that also works for a quick cheap dinner.

Prep: 5mCook: 25mTotal: 30measy4 servings
vegetarianone-pot30-minbreakfast
$1.39per serving
Skillet of shakshuka with eggs poached in red tomato sauce garnished with parsley

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
2
Cook diced onion and bell pepper 7 minutes until soft.
3
Add minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Cook 1 minute.
4
Pour in crushed tomatoes. Season with salt. Simmer 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
5
Make 6 wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well.
6
Cover and cook on medium-low for 5-8 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still runny.
7
Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with crusty bread for scooping.

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