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Shakshuka

Eggs gently poached in a spiced pepper and tomato sauce. One pan, endless bread for dipping.

Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Makes3 servings
LevelEasy

Allergens: Egg. Always check labels.

Shakshuka
Photo: Calliopejen1 · CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ingredients

3 servings

    Method

    1. Heat the oil in a wide pan and cook the onion and pepper for 8 minutes until soft.
    2. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika and harissa and stir for 1 minute.
    3. Add the tomatoes and salt and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
    4. Make 6 hollows in the sauce and crack an egg into each.
    5. Cover and cook over low heat for 5–8 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks still runny.
    6. Scatter with herbs and serve straight from the pan with bread.
    Cook's tip: Crumble over some feta at the end for a salty, creamy finish.

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