Shakshuka - [Eggs with Meat and Tomato Sauce]

Shakshuka is a popular dish in North Africa and the Middle East. It is basically eggs cooked in a thick, spicy sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic and spices. I just like to say it, Shakshuka! [shahk-SHOO-kah]

There are many variations of Shakshuka, and I imagine there is a similar version of this dish in every culture. Here is a very basic recipe which I have adjusted to our tastes and preferences, I hope you enjoy!

Shakshuka [Eggs with Meat and Tomato Sauce]

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 small yellow onion, sliced

1 cup fresh organic spinach

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 can organic diced tomatoes

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

16 oz ground sausage meat (optional)

1 tbsp fresh oregano

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp ground cardamom

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

4 fresh organic, pasture-raised eggs

Goat cheese crumbles for garnish

Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add sliced onions and red bell pepper, sauté for 5 minutes until onions are translucent.

Add sausage to skillet and break and spinach, let sausage cook and spinach wilt

Add in diced tomatoes, herbs and spices; mix to combine.

Gently spread an area and crack an egg in, continue with remaining eggs. To cook quicker, cover the skillet.

Cook until eggs are at desired doneness, about 4 to 6 minutes.

  

Garnish with cilantro, crumbled goat cheese, paprika and freshly cracked black pepper.

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