Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Shakshouka)

Name: Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Shakshouka)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian & Sahel
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion; 2 medium red bell peppers; 2 garlic cloves; 1 small jalapeno; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 28 oz diced tomatoes; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp sugar; salt and pepper; 8 large eggs; za'atar spice mix

Red bell peppers, jalapeno and tomatoes slow-cooked and spiced with smoked paprika and turmeric for a Tunisian sauce. Serve with hot fresh pita bread for dipping.

2 hr 30 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 120 min · 150 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender. Stir in the peppers, garlic, and jalapeño. Cook until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Scape the mixture into a slow cooker and add the tomatoes, paprika, turmeric, sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
2
Stir the sauce and taste for seasoning. Break 1 egg into a small cup and gently slip into the sauce in the slow cooker. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Sprinkle the eggs with the avatar and replace the cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the eggs are set to taste.
10 min
3
Spoon the eggs and sauce into serving bowls and serve with hot fresh pita bread for dipping.