Shakshuka Eggs
Shakshuka is a one-skillet dish of eggs gently cooked in a rich, spiced tomato and pepper sauce, finished with tangy feta and fresh herbs. This stunning-yet-simple main is perfect for serving family-style with crusty bread for dipping and sharing.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in ovenproof skillet set over medium heat. Cook onion, red pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne for about 5 minutes or until vegetables start to soften.
- Stir in tomato paste; Cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes; Bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
- Make 8 divots in the sauce with spoon; Crack egg into each divot. Transfer to oven. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until eggs are soft-cooked or until desired doneness. Garnish with feta cheese and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 8large eggs
- 3 Tbspolive oil
- 1onion, chopped
- 1red pepper, chopped
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 tspchili powder
- 1 tspground cumin
- 1 tsppaprika
- 1/2 tspsalt
- 1/4 tspground pepper
- 1/4 tspcayenne pepper
- 3 Tbsptomato paste
- 5 cupsplum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/3 cupfeta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cupfresh cilantro, chopped
Make It Your Way
Dial the spice level up by customizing the level of cayenne and chili powder. You can also personalize each batch with extras like chickpeas, sautéed greens, or different cheeses so every scoop feels tailored to your taste.
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