Shakshuka (Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce) 🍅🌶️

Ingredients (serves 4)

4 to 6 eggs

1 can of peeled tomatoes (400g) or 4 fresh tomatoes

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 onion, sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp sweet chili pepper (or hot chili pepper, to taste)

Salt & pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

A few cilantro or parsley leaves (for garnish)

Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Preparation:

Sauté the vegetables

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and spices (paprika, cumin, chili pepper) and sauté for 1 minute to release the aromas.

Prepare the tomato sauce

Add the peeled tomatoes (previously chopped) and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes over low heat, until the sauce thickens.

Season with salt and pepper.

Cook the eggs

Make small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.

Cover the pan and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the desired doneness (runny yolk or firmer).

Serve

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley, and optionally crumbled feta cheese.

Serve warm with pita bread, a baguette, or toast.

Enjoy!