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A cast iron skillet cradles a delightful shakshuka: poached eggs nestled in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, all garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
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Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern dish with poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce. Recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen originally from Saveur.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine: Middle-Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Nisha Kapur

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 Anaheim Chilies deseeded, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • just a sprinkle black pepper
  • to taste salt
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 6 eggs I used 5, but 6 is the right amount
  • handful fresh parsley chopped and use as garnish

Instructions

  • Deseed the green chilies, and then chop the chilies, onion, and garlic.
  • NOTE: The long green chilies are more flavorful than hot, just make sure you deseed them completely.
  • Heat a 10 inch cast-iron skillet on medium heat, add 2 tbsp EVOO.
  • Once hot, add the onion, chilies, and garlic. Season with salt. Saute for 6 – 7 minutes until lightly golden.
  • This is what you should have after after a few minutes.
  • Add cumin, paprika, and black pepper. Stir and cook the spices and onion mixture for about 1 minute.
  • Now add the crushed tomatoes.
  • Stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes until the tomatoes thicken slightly.
  • This is what you should have.
  • Now form a well in the center.
  • Crack an egg directly over the well, or just crack an egg into a bowl and pour into the well.
  • Repeat steps 11 and 12 with the remaining eggs, although I used 5 eggs, I really should have used 6.
  • Cover with a lid and allow the eggs to simmer on medium heat for 8 minutes. For runny eggs, cook slightly less for about 5 minutes total. I prefer my eggs well-done.
  • While the eggs cook, chop up a handful of fresh parsley.
  • Garnish with lots of parsley on top. Gorgeous, right? Serve with toast or warm pita.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 906IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 4mg