Shakshuka -Eggs in Tomato Sauce
Shakshuka - Eggs in Tomato Sauce - Eggs are poached in a delicious tomato sauce that is very easy to prepare. It is healthy, comforting, flavorful with wonderful colors, definitely a must try recipe. It is usually served for breakfast, though I think it’s perfect for brunch on lazy weekends.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion , diced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper , chopped
- 2 cans (14 oz.- 400g each) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp (30g) tomato paste
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- chili flakes , to taste
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 eggs
- fresh parsley/cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a 12 inch (30cm) frying pan over medium heat.Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion begins to soften. Stir in garlic.
- Add red bell pepper and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes over medium heat until softened
- Stir in tomato paste and diced tomatoes and add all the spices and sugar. Season with salt and pepper and allow to simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until it starts to reduce. Adjust the seasonings according to your tastes, add more chili flakes for a spicier sauce or sugar for a sweeter one.
- Crack the eggs over the tomato mixture, one in the middle and 5 around the edges of the pan. Cover the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve with crusty bread or pita. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 11.1gProtein: 7.6gFat: 7.3gSaturated Fat: 1.8gCholesterol: 164mgSugar: 6.9g