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Quick Fall Shakshuka for Two
25 minutesEasyServes 2
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Quick Fall Shakshuka for Two

A warming, expedited version of the classic North African dish, perfect for a quick fall lunch. This one-pan meal utilizes eggs as the primary protein to fit the 30-minute window, skipping the frozen chicken to save time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 medium Onion, diced
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Chili powder or cayenne (optional for heat)
  • 1 can (14 oz) Canned crushed tomatoes
  • 4 large Eggs
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • for serving Crusty bread

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Add the diced onion and chopped bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  3. 3Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Use a spoon to make four small wells in the sauce. Crack an egg directly into each well.
  6. 6Cover the skillet with a lid (or foil) and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  7. 7Remove from heat and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Recipe Context

This recipe was created with the following context in mind:

Friday
lunch
fall
intermediate