Our Favorite Shakshuka

Our Favorite Shakshuka
Prep 15 min Cook 26 min Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 small red bell peppers (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes (with juices, 1 can)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)

Steps

  1. 1

    Crush tomatoes with your hands until they're broken up, set aside.

  2. 2

    In a 10" skillet, cook onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add bell pepper and cook an additional 6-7 minutes or until very soft.

  3. 3

    Add seasonings and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Use the back of a spoon to gently create wells for the eggs. Crack an egg into each well.

  5. 5

    Turn the skillet down to simmer, cover and gently simmer 4-6 minutes or just until eggs are set.

  6. 6

    Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with toast.