Middle Eastern Shakshuka
A classic Middle Eastern dish where eggs poached in a flavorful tomato sauce, served with crusty bread for dipping.
Ingredients
- β2 tablespoons Olive oil
- β1 medium Onion
- β1 medium Bell pepper
- β2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- β1 can (14 oz) Canned crushed tomatoes
- β1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and pepper Spices
- β4 large eggs Eggs
- β1/4 cup, crumbled Feta cheese (optional)
- β1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh parsley
- β1 baguette Crusty bread
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- 2
Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat.
- 3
Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the crushed tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Using the back of a spoon, create 4 wells in the sauce.
- 7
Crack an egg into each well.
- 8
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
- 9
Sprinkle with feta cheese (if using) and parsley.
- 10
Serve with crusty bread for dipping.