Egyptian Style Shakshouka Spiced Poached Eggs

The perfect weekend brunch recipe or even a quick and easy evening meal after work.

20 minute cooking time

Serves 2 

Ingredients:

• 4 Eggs 
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion sliced
• 1 red or green pepper chopped
• 1 carton of chopped tomatoes
• 2 cloves of chopped garlic
• 1 tsp turmeric powder 
• 1 tsp paprika powder 
• Optional chopped chilli 
• Optional 1 tsp of ground nutmeg 
• Sprinkle chopped parsley and coriander 
• Cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a frying plan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, chilli and pepper together for around 5 minutes until softened (not browned).
2. Add the carton/tin of chopped tomatoes to the frying pan with the turmeric, paprika and pepper (plus nutmeg option). Stir to combine and reduce the heat to simmer for 5-10 minutes (uncovered). Add a little water if necessary. 
3. Once the tomatoes have softened, make 4 indents into the mixture and crack the eggs in. 
4. Continue to cook for 6-8 minutes until the whites are set. 
5. Season with chopped coriander 

Optional addition of a wholemeal pitta bread or a baked sweet potato.