SHAKSHOUKA (ISRAELI EGGS WITH TOMATOES)

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This is a sort of an Israeli take on huevos rancheros, minus the tortillas. I found the recipe in the Sunday paper a few months ago and only recently gave it a try. I have to admit I was a little leery, but it turns out to be really tasty.

Provided by Cluich

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper, to taste
6 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and sautee for about a minute, then add the tomatoes, jalapeno, paprika, and cumin. Cook, partially covered for about 15 minutes. Add tomato paste, kosher salt, and pepper, then cook for a further five minutes or so.
  • Break the eggs into the tomato mixture. Cook, partially covered, until the egg whites are set (five minutes or so). Serve hot with unleavened bread, such as matzo.

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