Shakshuka (Moroccan Eggs In Spiced Tomato Sauce)

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large white onion

  diced finely
• 1 red bell pepper

  diced finely
• 3 garlic cloves

  minced
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes or chili powder

  try smoked red pepper flakes for a slight smoky heat
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander seed
• 2 tsp paprika

  if you have smoked paprika, use 1 tsp regular and 1 tsp smoked
• 800 grams canned tomatoes

  28 ounces, I used 2 x 14 oz cans (400 gram cans), you can use whole or diced canned tomatoes
• 1-2 cups baby spinach
• 4 large eggs

  You can do 6 or 8 eggs depending on the size of the pan
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley

  chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

  coriander, chopped fine
• Optionals: sliced avocado

  crumbled feta cheese, micro-greens, red pepper flakes

Instructions

• 1 Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, and once hot, add the
  diced onions and pepper. Sauté until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and
  sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
• 2 Add the seasonings: salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, and
  coriander seed, and mix well. Stir for 30 seconds until the seasonings are
  fragrant. Add the canned tomatoes and mix well. If using whole canned tomatoes,
  allow the sauce to cook for a few minutes before crushing the tomatoes with a
  potato masher. If you mash them too soon, they will spray juice everywhere.
• 3 Bring the sauce to a simmer and allow it to cook for 10-15 minutes to thicken
  slightly. Add the spinach leaves and mix until wilted into the sauce. Once the
  sauce has thickened, use the back of a spoon to make small indentations for the
  eggs. Make one indentation and crack an egg into it before making the next
  indentation and adding the next egg. Add as many eggs as you can fit into your
  sauce; 3-5 eggs work well depending on the size of your pan.
• 4 Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5-8 minutes until the eggs are cooked
  through. Use this time to prepare the garnishes and your desired toppings.
• 5 Garnish the Shakshuka with fresh herbs, crumbled feta, sliced avocado,
  micro-greens, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

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