Shakshuka

When it comes to brunch, I’ve always preferred sweet over savoury, that is until I discovered shakshuka. Serve this with crumbled goat cheese, avocado, and pita bread or baguette for the perfect brunch!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbs olive oil

• 1/2 medium onion, diced

• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• ¼ teaspoon chili powder

• 1/2 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, drained

• 3 large eggs

• salt and pepper, to taste

• 1/2 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a cast iron pan on medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.

2. Add garlic and spices and cook for an additional minute.

3. Pour the tomatoes into the pan and break them down using a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a simmer.

4. Use the large spoon to make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well. Cover the pan and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking.

5. Garnish with chopped cilantro.