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Classic Shakshuka with Poached Eggs and Crumbled Feta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Aromatic Bell Pepper & Tomato Base
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil fruity, rich
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or pinch of cayenne pepper for gentle warmth
  • 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes crushed by hand with their juices
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
Farm Eggs & Finishing Garnishes
  • 5 to 6 large eggs farm-fresh, organic
  • 1/2 cup Greek feta cheese crumbled into creamy chunks
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 1 loaf crusty artisan sourdough bread sliced and warm or toasted, for dipping

Method
 

Saute the Aromatics & Sweet Peppers
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large 10- or 12-inch heavy cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and chopped bell peppers. Saute for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender, sweet, and lightly caramelized at the edges.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until intensely fragrant, being careful not to scorch the garlic.
Simmer the Rich Tomato Sauce
  1. Pour in the crushed San Marzano tomatoes with all their juices. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and let cook uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens into a rich, luscious stew.
Crack Eggs into Wells & Poach
  1. Using the back of a large wooden spoon, create 5 to 6 small indentations (wells) spaced evenly across the surface of the simmering tomato sauce.
  2. Gently crack one egg directly into each well. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer gently for 5 to 8 minutes, until the egg whites are softly set and completely opaque, but the bright yolks remain deliciously soft and runny.
Garnish with Feta & Serve Hot
  1. Remove skillet from heat immediately to prevent carryover heat from cooking the yolks through. Scatter creamy crumbled feta cheese, fresh chopped cilantro, and parsley generously across the skillet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and finish with cracked black pepper. Serve warm straight from the skillet alongside thick slices of crusty grilled sourdough bread for dipping!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.5gCholesterol: 245mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 72500IUVitamin C: 70.1mgCalcium: 1900mgIron: 0.6mg

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