Introduction: Shakshuka is a popular North African and Middle Eastern dish consisting of poached eggs in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. This classic dish is both comforting and flavorful.

Ingredients:

  • Olive oil20
  • Onion
  • Bell peppers
  • Garlic cloves
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Tomato paste
  • Ground cumin
  • Paprika
  • Ground cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Eggs
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers, sauté until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired, cooking until fragrant.
  3. Add canned diced tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet. Simmer the mixture until it thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Create wells in the tomato sauce and crack eggs into these wells. Season each egg with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.
  5. Cover the skillet and let the eggs poach in the sauce until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  6. Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, garnish the shakshuka with chopped parsley or cilantro.

Suggested Serving:

  • Serve classic shakshuka with crusty bread, pita, or challah to soak up the flavorful tomato sauce.

Benefits: Classic shakshuka offers a hearty and satisfying meal, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

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