Chakchouka

Ingredients

• 4 tomatoes
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 3 clove garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp chili powder
• 4 eggs
• 1 serving crusty bread or pita (optional)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in sliced red and green peppers and crushed garlic; sauté for another 3-5 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and chili powder. Mix well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
5. Using the back of a spoon, create four indentations in the sauce. Crack one egg into each indentation.
6. Cover the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking.
7. Serve immediately, optionally with crusty bread or pita.