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Chakchouka Shakshouka Recipe

A delicious North African and Middle Eastern dish made with poached eggs in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, North African
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
  • 4 eggs
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and red bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well.
  6. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set to your liking, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Eggs, Spicy, Tomato
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