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shakshuka poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce recipe video

Shakshuka | Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce | Video

In simple terms, eggs cooked in spicy tomato sauce.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper or capsicum green or red
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste tomato purée
  • 2 400g canned diced tomatoes or 4 cups diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley or cilantro coriander leaves, to garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until they turn soft and translucent. Add garlic. Sauté, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add bell peppers. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add tomato paste and canned tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly. Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, and sugar. Stir. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Make 6 large indents in the tomato mixture using a spoon. Crack an egg into each indent. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your liking (runny to well cooked).
  • Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro (coriander) leaves.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 292mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g