Tunisian Kaftaji

Tunisian kaftaji is a mash-up of zucchini, yellow squash, potatoes, tomatoes, and fried eggs. It gets its spice from hot peppers and Tunisian harissa.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 265 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
• 2 zucchinis, thinly sliced
• 2 yellow squash, thinly sliced
• 2 hot chile peppers, chopped
• 1 tablespoon water, divided
• 2.5 tablespoons harissa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, and chile peppers; cook and stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Return skillet to the burner over medium heat. Crack eggs into the skillet; fry until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 5 minutes. Transfer eggs to the bowl of vegetables; season with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Cut eggs and vegetables, using two knives, mincing mixture into small pieces until well blended. It will look mushy.

Step 4

Combine harissa with water, one teaspoon at a time, in a separate bowl until pourable but still thick. Pour harissa over kaftaji; serve.