Easy recipe: Shakshuka

Easy recipe: Shakshuka (Photo: iStock)

Shakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern dish of poached eggs in a simmering tomato sauce with spices. It’s simple, healthy and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

What you will need:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

1 red pepper, seeded and cubed

4 cloves of garlic, finely crushed

2 teaspoons paprika powder

1 teaspoon cumin

¼ teaspoon chilli powder

1 (28-ounce) can of whole peeled tomatoes

6 large eggs

Salt and pepper to taste

1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

1 small bunch of fresh parsley, chopped

 What to do:

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.

Add the garlic and spices and cook for another minute.

Pour the can of tomatoes and juice into the pan and break up the tomatoes with a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.

Using the large spoon, make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your liking. You can cover the pan with a lid to speed up cooking.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and parsley before serving. Enjoy!