Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper cored, seeded, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin can omit or substitute on passover
- ½ teaspoon harissa paste or ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes crushed before adding. or buy canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice from about a ½ lemon
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped and divided
- ¼ cup parsley chopped and divided
- 1 teaspoon diamond crystal kosher salt
- ¼ tablespoon black pepper
- 6 eggs
- ¼ cup feta optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large, deep-sided sauté pan over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté for 5-7 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes and spices (paprika, cumin, harissa) to the pan, stirring to combine.
- Increase heat to bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cooking uncovered for 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens and darkens.
- Add lemon juice, half of the chopped cilantro and parsley, salt, and black pepper, stirring to mix.
- Use a large spoon to create wells in the sauce, then crack eggs into a small bowl and gently slide them into the wells.
- Cover the pan and cook until egg whites are set, about 5-7 minutes, depending on desired yolk runniness.
- Top with remaining cilantro and parsley, and sprinkle with feta if desired.
- Serve immediately with your choice of bread or matzo.
Notes
This dish is best served immediately to enjoy perfectly poached eggs.
Adjust spices and herbs based on personal preference for heat and flavor.
Bread or matzo pairs wonderfully with this meal for a complete experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.