Easy Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a mildly spicy tomato sauce and served with pita bread are a popular Middle Eastern breakfast.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 294 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled plum tomatoes with juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
• 2 slices pickled jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 4 (6 inch) pita bread

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slip the egg into the tomato sauce. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Cook the eggs until the whites are firm and the yolks have thickened but are not hard, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. If the tomato sauce gets dry, add a few tablespoons of water. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon, place onto a warm plate, and serve with the tomato sauce and pita bread.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, paprika and jalapeños; stir, using the back of a spoon to break up the tomatoes. Simmer for about 25 minutes.