Shakshuka

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

1/2 onion, chopped 

1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 

1/4 small bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems separated, chopped 

2 small cloves garlic, thinly sliced 

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 

1/2 teaspoon paprika Pinch of red pepper flakes 

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 

1 15-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand 

4 large eggs 

Warm pita bread, for serving

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the cilantro stems, garlic, cumin, paprika and red pepper flakes; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is softened and the vegetables are coated with the spices, about 1 minute. 
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Stir the tomatoes with their juices into the skillet. Reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens slightly, about 20 minutes; season with salt and pepper. 
3. Use the back of a spoon to make 4 wells in the sauce, 1 to 2 inches apart. Crack an egg into each well. Run the edge of a rubber spatula through the egg whites to break them slightly, being careful not to break the yolks (this allows the egg whites to cook faster). Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the egg whites are just set, 15 to 18 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top with the cilantro leaves. Serve with pita bread.

Notes: I had this recipe printed out for several months before trying it. I knew my kids wouldn't be excited about it and it takes long enough it wouldn't work on a school day. I'm glad I finally got around to making it because I really enjoyed it and we will be having this one again.

Source: Food Network