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Savory Shakshuka with Poached Eggs

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Middle Eastern
Savory Shakshuka with Poached Eggs
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes, or other high-quality plum tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water, or more as needed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1
Preheat your large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat by placing olive oil inside. Add sliced onion and mushrooms; sprinkle with salt to bring out their flavors. Cook constantly, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release all of their moisture and start to develop a rich brown color, approximately 10 minutes.
2
Next, add sliced bell pepper and jalapeño pepper to the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the peppers begin to soften and become tender, roughly 5 minutes. Introduce a blend of spices - cumin, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne - to the dish. Stir constantly to allow these flavors to meld together seamlessly, about 1 minute.
3
Now, incorporate diced tomatoes and water into the skillet. Lower the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables have softened and developed a sweet flavor, typically between 15 to 20 minutes. If the sauce becomes too concentrated, add more water to achieve a suitable consistency.
4
Using a large spoon, create small depressions in the sauce for each egg. Crack an individual egg into a small ramekin and gently slide it into the indentation; repeat with the remaining eggs. Sprinkle these eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs reach your preferred level of doneness.
5
Finally, top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley to complete the dish.