Shakshuka

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Courses: Breakfast, Lunch

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Shakshuka is a healthy meal which is popular in the Middle East and North Africa! With a simple combination of eggs, tomatoes, and yogurt you are consuming your fruits and protein!

Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive oil
2 cup Red sweet pepper (Chopped)
2 cup Onion (Chopped)
2 tbsp Tomato paste (Low soidum)
1 tsp Paprika (Smoked)
2 tsp Red pepper (Crushed)
3 cup Tomato (Chopped)
1 tsp Cumin (Ground)
1/4 tsp Salt
4 Eggs
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (Plain low-fat)
Parsley (Optional)
2 Whole-wheat pita bread rounds (halved Optional)

Instructions

1
In a 10-inch skillet heat oil over medium. Add the olive oil, sweet peppers, onion, tomato paste, paprika, and red pepper. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, cumin and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down.
2
Make four indentations in tomato mixture. Break an egg into a custard cup or small bowl and slip into an indentation. Repeat with remaining three eggs. Simmer, covered, 4 to 6 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.
3
Top with yogurt and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita bread.