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Vegetarian Shakshuka
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30 MIN · STOVETOP

Vegetarian Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce with paprika and cumin.

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Ingredients

  • oil, for frying
  • 1/2red onion, diced
  • 1/2red pepper, diced
  • 400 gcanned tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 tspground cumin
  • 1/2 tspgarlic granules
  • 1/2 tspcayenne pepper
  • 1 tsppaprika
  • chilli flakes, to taste; also used as garnish
  • 2eggs
  • parsley, fresh, to garnish
  • 2 piecetoast, to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Heat a little oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the onion and red pepper together until the onion is soft, about 5–7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic granules and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped tomatoes, cumin, cayenne, paprika and chilli flakes. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Simmer for about 20 minutes until the sauce is thick and rich.

  5. 5

    Make two indents in the sauce and crack an egg into each one. Cook until the egg whites are set.

  6. 6

    Garnish with fresh parsley and chilli flakes. Serve with toast.

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