Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs In Spicy Tomato Sauce)

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35m

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35m

This spicy and flavorful dish features poached eggs in a rich, tomato-based sauce with onions, peppers, garlic, and a mix of herbs. Serve the dish with optional additions like olives, feta cheese, and artichoke hearts, alongside some crusty bread for a fulfilling North African culinary experience.

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Servings: 6 servings

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3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 large red pepper (bell pepper for milder heat, or a hotter variety, such as red horned pepper, depending on your heat preference), stems, seeds, and ribs removed, thinly sliced

1 fresh small hot chile (such as jalapeño, serrano, or Fresno), stems, seeds, and ribs removed, thinly sliced

2 to 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 1/2 tablespoons (15g) sweet Hungarian or smoked Spanish paprika

2 teaspoons (8g) whole or ground cumin seed

1 (28-ounce; 800g) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by squeezing between your fingers or with a pastry blender (see note)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Large handful minced cilantro, parsley, or a mix

Sliced oil-cured black olives, feta cheese, and/or artichoke hearts, for serving (all optional)

Crusty bread, for serving

Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs In Spicy Tomato Sauce)

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Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs In Spicy Tomato Sauce)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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