Healthy Shakshuka Recipe

Shakshuka is a hearty skillet meal made of open-faced eggs cooked in a thick, savory tomato-pepper sauce. It is simple, delicious, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 green peppers (chopped)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned))
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (or cilantro [chopped])
Instructions
- 1
In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion and cook until the onion becomes translucent – about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the minced garlic, paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes and cook for another 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until it starts to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Make six wells in the sauce (one at a time) using a spoon and crack the eggs inside each well.
- 5
Cover and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until the yolks are set to your taste.
- 6
Garnish with parsley or cilantro. Enjoy!
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