Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Shakshouka) Recipe

Name: Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Shakshouka)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 medium red bell peppers or 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 28 ounces diced tomatoes, drained; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper; 8 large eggs; za'atar spice mix

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 medium red bell peppers or 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
28 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
8 large eggs
za'atar spice mix

1
In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and saute until tender.
3
Stir in the peppers, garlic, and jalapeno.
4
Cook until slightly softened, about 10 minutes.
5
Scape the mixture into a slow cooker and add the tomatoes, paprika, turmeric, sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
6
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
7
Stir the sauce and taste for seasoning.
8
Break 1 egg into a small cup and gently slip into the sauce in the slow cooker.
9
Repeat with the remaining eggs.
10
Sprinkle the eggs with the avatar and replace the cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the eggs are set to taste.
11
Spoon the eggs and sauce into serving bowls and serve with hot fresh pita bread for dipping.

534

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, sliced, 2 medium red bell peppers or 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Shakshouka) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Shakshouka)

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