Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a Maghrebi dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion and garlic, commonly spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper. Shakshuka is an easy, healthy breakfast (or any time of the day) recipe in Israel and other parts of the Middle East and North Africa.

What do you eat shakshuka with ? It is traditionally served for breakfast with warm pita bread, challah, or naan. 

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red pepper, seeded and diced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp chili powder
• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
• 4-6 large eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• handful parsley and coriander leaves, chopped

Method:

Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the chopped pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent. Add garlic and spices and cook for another minute.

Pour the can of tomatoes and juices into the pan and break down the tomatoes with a fork. Season with salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a simmer.

Use a large spoon to make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well. Cover the pan and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking.

Garnish with chopped coriander and parsley.