Shakshuka

Name: Shakshuka
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 medium brown or white onion, peeled and diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped; 4 cups ripe diced tomatoes, or 2 cans (14 oz. each) diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp chili powder (mild); 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; Pinch of cayenne pepper (or more to taste-- spicy!); Pinch of sugar (optional, to taste); Salt and pepper to taste; 5-6 eggs; 1/2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium brown or white onion, peeled and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped
4 cups ripe diced tomatoes, or 2 cans (14 oz. each) diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp chili powder (mild)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper (or more to taste-- spicy!)
Pinch of sugar (optional, to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
5-6 eggs
1/2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

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