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Shakshuka North African Style

Prep
15 minutes
Total
40 minutes
Serves
4
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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add diced onion and bell pepper, cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in crushed tomatoes, add salt and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

  5. 5

    Using a spoon, create 6 wells in the tomato sauce.

  6. 6

    Crack eggs into each well, being careful not to break the yolks.

  7. 7

    Cover the pan and cook for 8-12 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny.

  8. 8

    Remove from heat and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top.

  9. 9

    Garnish with fresh parsley and cilantro.

  10. 10

    Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

  11. 11

    "title": "Shakshuka North African Style",

  12. 12

    "total_time": "40 minutes",

  13. 13

    "prep_time": "15 minutes",