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title: Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spiced Pepper-Tomato Sauce)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/shakshuka
---

Gather @bell pepper{3}, @canned tomato{2%can}, @ground cumin{2%tsp}, @sweet paprika{1%tsp}, @feta cheese{60%g}, @fresh parsley{0.25%bunch} and @pita bread{4}.

Sizzle the sliced peppers and @onion{1} in @olive oil{3%tbsp} over medium heat until soft and lightly browned at the edges, about 8 minutes. ~{8%minutes}

Stir in the @garlic{4%clove}, cumin, paprika and @chili flake{0.5%tsp} and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. ~{1%minutes}

Pour in the crushed tomato, season with @salt{}, and simmer uncovered until thickened into a jammy sauce, 10 minutes. ~{10%minutes}

Make small wells in the sauce with a spoon and crack an @egg{8} into each one.

Scatter the feta over the top if using, cover the pan, and cook until the whites are just set and the yolks are still soft, 6-8 minutes. ~{7%minutes}

Scatter parsley over the top and bring the pan straight to the table with warm pita for scooping.