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Shakshuka For Two

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A flavorful North African and Middle Eastern dish featuring poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce, perfect for brunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for brushing the bread)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ medium yellow onion (diced)
  • ½ medium red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3 large eggs
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Goat cheese (crumbled, optional topping)
  • Cilantro (chopped, optional garnish)
  • 4 slices bakery bread

Instructions

  1. Preheat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring until fragrant.
  3. Toss in the diced onion and bell pepper. Let them cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
  4. While the veggies are cooking, mix the paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, cumin, ground coriander, and ¼ teaspoon of salt in a small bowl.
  5. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture over the sautéed vegetables, stirring well to coat. Then, add in the crushed tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. If it bubbles too vigorously, lower the heat to a simmer.
  6. Create three wells in the sauce, then lower the heat to medium-low. Crack one egg into each well. For runny yolks, don’t break the yolks with a fork; just season with salt and pepper, cover the pan, and cook for 8 minutes. For over-medium eggs, break the yolks immediately and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, covering the pan until done to your liking.
  7. While the eggs are cooking, brush the bakery bread slices with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Broil on LOW for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly toasted.
  8. Serve the shakshuka family-style, optionally topped with crumbled goat cheese and fresh cilantro, alongside the toasted bread for dipping.

Notes

Use a cast iron skillet for even cooking. Customize the spices to your liking and consider adding chickpeas or spinach for extra nutrition.

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