ISRAELI POACHED EGGS (SHAKSHUKA)

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Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon harissa paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 can (28 oz) Cento crushed tomatoes
1 jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers, drained and diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup crumbled feta
8 eggs
4 whole wheat pitas, warmed (optional)

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, harissa, cumin and turmeric. Cook 2 more minutes. Mix in tomatoes, roasted peppers and salt. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and two-thirds of the feta. One by one, crack eggs into a small dish and carefully pour them into sauce. Simmer 10 minutes. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand about 5 minutes, depending on desired doneness. Sprinkle with remaining feta. Garnish with additional cilantro and serve in a bowl with pita, if using.