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Shortcut Shakshuka

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

5 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper plus more for serving
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne or chili flakes or more to taste
  • 2 14-ounce containers matbucha
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Torn cilantro leaves for serving
  • Fresh bread for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add cumin, paprika, black pepper and cayenne, and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Pour in matbucha and give a quick stir to combine.
  • Using the back of a spoon make a well in the Matbucha and gently crack an egg into the well. Repeat with remaining eggs. Season eggs with salt.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and bake until eggs are just set, 7 to 8 minutes for runny yolk or 9 to 10 minutes
  • for firm yolk. Alternatively cover and poach on the stovetop.
  • Garnish with additional fresh cracked black pepper and sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Serve immediately, hot from the pan and scoop onto plates at the table. Pass bread in a basket.