Here’s a recipe for shakshuka that serves 2-3 people:
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 onion, chopped
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4-6 eggs
– Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish
– Feta cheese, crumbled for garnish
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent.
2. Add minced garlic and chopped red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the pepper is softened.
3. Add ground cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the skillet and stir until the vegetables are coated with the spices.
4. Pour the can of diced tomatoes into the skillet and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
6. Using a spoon, make small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.
7. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for another 5-8 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
8. Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro and crumbled feta cheese.
9. Serve hot with crusty bread or pita on the side.