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Photo by: Victor ProtasioShakshuka, a beloved dish from North Africa and the Middle East, has gained popularity as a brunch favorite. However, it's not just for mornings—this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner. A rich, slightly spicy tomato and red pepper sauce cradles eggs as they cook to perfection. The secret to this dish is the sun-dried tomatoes, which bring a deeper, more intense umami flavor with a touch of sweetness, unlike their canned or fresh counterparts. Serve it up with warm pita bread (and perhaps a side of rice for a complete meal), and enjoy!
Ingredients
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1 Tbsp sun-dried tomato oil, along with 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 16-oz. jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper, more to taste
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1 tsp. smoked paprika
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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3/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus extra for eggs
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1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
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1 tsp. honey
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8 large eggs
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1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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1 avocado, sliced
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Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
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Crusty bread or pita, for serving
Directions
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Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, garlic, crushed red pepper, paprika, cumin, and salt. Continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant, around 1 minute.
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Add the crushed tomatoes and honey, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and reduce the heat to low; let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes. Taste and add more crushed red pepper if you prefer additional heat.
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Use a large spoon to make 8 wells in the sauce. Crack one egg into each well, and season with salt and black pepper.
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Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat until the egg whites are set, about 5 to 7 minutes. Top with avocado slices and cilantro. Serve with crusty bread or pita.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 462 | Calories |
| 29g | Fat |
| 39g | Carbs |
| 20g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 462 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 29g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
| Cholesterol 372mg | 124% |
| Sodium 764mg | 33% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 13g | 47% |
| Total Sugars 19g | |
| Protein 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin C 221mg | 245% |
| Calcium 168mg | 13% |
| Iron 6mg | 36% |
| Potassium 1618mg | 34% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
