Recipe: Shakshuka

Photo by Allison Chelsea

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If you’re craving a savory and filling breakfast with perfectly poached eggs, this is it! Shakshuka was one of the first middle eastern dishes that I learned how to cook. This recipe has stayed with me for over a decade at this point. It’s impressive, simple and quickly feeds a crowd!

Serves: 2

Time to prep: 5 mins

Time to cook: 7 mins

Total time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsps. olive oil
• 1 diced bell pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 2 tsps. minced garlic
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 5 eggs
• chopped parsley
• pita bread for serving

Directions:

1. Heat a large saute pan to med-high heat, and add olive oil
2. When olive oil is hot, add 1 diced bell pepper, salt, pepper, oregano, and minced garlic
3. Saute bell pepper for 3 mins
4. Add one cup of tomato sauce and turn heat to low for a simmer
5. Crack 5 eggs on top of the tomato sauce then cover and continue to simmer for 7 minutes
6. Top with chopped parsley and serve hot with pita bread
7. Enjoy!