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Shakshuka (Eggs in Spiced Tomato Sauce)

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) cumin
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) paprika
  • 14 oz (400 g) canned tomatoes
  • 4–6 eggs
  • Salt, parsley

Steps

  1. Heat oil; sauté onion, pepper, and garlic until soft. Add cumin and paprika; stir.
  2. Add tomatoes; simmer 10 minutes. Make wells; crack in eggs.
  3. Cover and cook until eggs set to your liking. Season; garnish with parsley.

Pairings

  • Wine: Grenache Rosé – fruity and spicy against cumin and tomato; Dry Riesling – acid for the egg yolk and tomato
  • Beer: Witbier – soft and citrusy; Saison – dry and peppery for the cumin