Smokey Tomato and Onion Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a delicious and highly nutritious middle-eastern dish often served at breakfast, yet it’s hearty enough to be served as a light meal too. With my middle-eastern background this was a firm favourite growing up and now with my nutrition background, it’s still a firm favourite! With onions, tomatoes and red pepper as the main basis of this dish, it’s a fabulous way to eat your veggies at the start of the day.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, preferably organic
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 sweet red pepper, finely sliced
- 4-6 large Tomatoes, finely chopped or one 400g tin plum tomatoes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Small handful flat leaf parsley, finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a moderate heat and add the onions and garlic.
- Cook for approximately 10 minutes, allowing them to “sweat” until they are soft, stirring to ensure it doesn’t stick or brown.
- Add the peppers along with the paprika and cayenne (if using) and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Now add the tomatoes, reduce heat and allow to gently simmer for approximately 10 mins, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Now make a well in the mixture, around the pan to allow for the eggs and gently crack each egg into the well, on top of the tomato mixture and allow to cook. To speed this up, put a lid on the pan.
