Eggs in Purgatory {Shakshuka}
My Eggs in Purgatory is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that will have you looking like a superstar in your kitchen. This classic Southern Italian dish is perfect for brunch, lunch, or even dinner. Made using pantry staples, this dish is sure to impress!
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoon garlic finely minced
- 2 teaspoon sweet paprika smoked may be used for smoky flavor
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes more or less to taste
- 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes San Marzano brand - crushed by hand
- ¼ cup romano or parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley finely chopped
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Instructions
- Add olive oil to a cast iron skillet (or large frying pan) over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and peppers to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Add the chopped garlic, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes to the pan and cook for one minute. Stir the mixture to combine while cooking. Be careful not to let the spices burn, they will get bitter.
- Add crushed tomatoes and grated romano cheese to the pan, mixing well. Then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a light boil, then reduce the heat to low and add the cilantro and 2 teaspoon of chopped parsley to the mixture and simmer for 10 minutes.Reserve one teaspoon chopped parsley to garnish.
- Use a large spoon to make six small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well.
- Cover the pan and let the eggs cook for 5-8 minutes, or until they reach your desired doneness. I prefer my eggs with a runny yolk, so I cook them just until the egg whites set, about 4-5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with toasted slices of baguette or naan bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 189mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1654IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 3mg
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