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Chakchouka (Cooked Vegetables with Eggs)

Green bell peppers, tomatoes and potatoes simmered on the stove, with a kick of chilli for a Tunisian egg dish. It comes to the table with bread.

55 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 45 min · 55 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper, red chillies, tomatoes and potatoes.

  2. 2

    Saute vegetables in olive oil for a few minutes. Add water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25 to 30 minutes.

    30 min
  3. 3

    Break 4 eggs into the pan; spaced so that they do not touch each other. Cover and continue to simmer 4 to 5 minutes, until eggs are cooked. Serve with bread.

    5 min

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