An easy yet hearty African dish of eggs in a fragrant tomato sauce, Chakchouka, also known as Shakshuka, is the perfect, quick easy comforting recipe EVER. and what makes it even special is that you can serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tomatoes, diced (or 2-14 oz cans, lightly drained)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 4 eggs
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.