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Shakshuka

There are two types of people. Those who love Shakshuka, and those who haven’t tried it yet. Shakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern dish that poaches eggs in a spiced tomato and red bell pepper sauce. Ease into fall with this warm, hearty dish made with the last of summer’s tomatoes.

Recipe Details

  • Servings:

Ingredients

  • tablespoons olive oil
  • medium onion (diced)
  • cloves garlic (minced)
  • red bell pepper (diced)
  • tablespoons tomato paste
  • teaspoons paprika
  • teaspoon cumin
  • teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • cups ripe tomatoes (diced (or sub 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes))
  • Vital Farms Eggs
  • Parsley (chopped,)
  • Feta cheese (crumbled)
  • Bread for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a large-rimmed skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion and sauté until just translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant.

  2. Add the tomato paste, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

  3. Add the tomatoes and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are well broken down, and the bell pepper is softened.

  4. Use the back of a spoon to make four wells in the tomato mixture, then gently crack an egg into each well. Sprinkle the eggs with salt and cover.

  5. Cook for 4-6 minutes until whites are set. For a firm yolk, cook for 8 minutes.

  6. Turn off the heat, sprinkle parsley and feta. Serve warm with toasted bread.