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Shakshuka

Shakshuka a rich, simmered tomato and pepper sauce delicately spiced with paprika, cumin, and chili powder, finished with gently poached eggs and fresh herbs, creating a warm and satisfying one-pan meal.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can 28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes
  • 6 eggs
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Sauté onion and red bell pepper in olive oil for 5 minutes, then add garlic and spices and cook 1 minute.
  • Add whole peeled tomatoes, break them up, and simmer 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened; season with salt.
  • Make wells in the sauce, crack in the eggs, cover, and cook 5–8 minutes until whites are set.
  • Garnish with parsley and cilantro, then serve hot.