Chakchouka
Ingredients:
- Tomatoes - 4
- Olive Oil - 2 tbs
- Onion - 1 Diced
- Red Pepper - 1 sliced
- Green Pepper - 1 sliced
- Garlic - 3 Cloves Crushed
- Cumin - 1 tsp
- Paprika - 1 tsp
- Salt - 3/4 teaspoon
- Chili Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Eggs - 4
Instructions
- In a large cast iron skillet or sauté pan with a lid, heat oil over medium high heat
- Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened
- Add the peppers and garlic, and sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes
- Add the tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and chili powder
- Mix well and bring the mixture to a simmer
- Reduce the heat to medium low and continue to simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes until the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency
- (Taste the sauce at this point and adjust for salt and spice, as desired
- ) Using the back of a spoon, make four craters in the mixture, large enough to hold an egg
- Crack one egg into each of the craters
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the eggs have set
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or pita