Shakshuka

A Moroccan breakfast dish of eggs on a spicy tomato and sweet pepper sauce.
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Keyword: Breakfast, Eggs, Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers, Spice
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 114kcal
Author: MJF
Cost: £5.00

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Preferable, but any frying pan can be used.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 each Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1 each Green Pepper
  • ½ each Red Pepper Yellow Peppers may be used also for additional colour.
  • 1 Tin Tomatoes 12 oz
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper adjust according to desired heat level.
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste
  • 4 each Eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. Chopped Parsley

Instructions

  • Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oïl until transluscent.
  • Add the tomato paste and peppers and saute briefly.
  • Add the tomatoes, cumin and cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  • Add a little water if needed, to keep moist.
  • Cook for 2 minutes and make 4 indents in the sauce with a spoon.
  • Crack the eggs into the dents, cover, and gently cook until the eggs are cooked.
  • Finish with a light dusting of cumin and salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve with rustic bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg