Shakshuka
The ultimate pantry staple recipe: eggs, canned tomatoes, and spices you already have on hand. This classic dish of eggs poached in a savory tomato sauce is generally served right out of the pan in which they are cooked. It is traditionally served for breakfast or brunch, but makes a wonderful, healthful dinner as well.
Ingredients
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large red bell peppers, chopped
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 jalapeño pepper seeded, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
6 large eggs
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, garlic and jalapeño pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minute. Stir in the paprika, cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper and cook until the vegetables are very soft, about 16-18 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a simmer; reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 18-20 minutes. Stir in the feta cheese.
- Gently crack the eggs into the skillet over the tomato mixture, spacing them evenly. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer the frying pan to the oven and bake until the white are set and the yolks are still runny, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve directly from the frying pan.