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); Prep Time: 10 Minutes

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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)
Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Directions

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["Heat a deep, large skillet or saute pan on medium. Slowly warm olive oil in the pan. Add chopped onion, saute for a few minutes until the onion begins to soften. Add garlic and continue to saute till mixture is fragrant.", "", "Add the bell pepper, saute for 5-7 minutes over medium until softened.", "", "Add tomatoes and tomato paste to pan, stir till blended. Add spices and sugar, stir well, and allow mixture to simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes till it starts to reduce. At this point, you can taste the mixture and spice it according to your preferences. Add salt and pepper to taste, more sugar for a sweeter sauce, or more cayenne pepper for a spicier shakshuka (be careful with the cayenne... it is extremely spicy!).", "", "Crack the eggs, one at a time, directly over the tomato mixture, making sure to space them evenly over the sauce. I usually place 4-5 eggs around the outer edge and 1 in the center. The eggs will cook \"over easy\"" style on top of the tomato sauce.""