North African-Style Poached Eggs In Tomato Sauce

This flavorful and healthy dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Poached eggs are cooked in a spicy tomato sauce and served with warm pita bread for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Instructions

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   In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onions is translucent and the garlic is starting to slightly brown.

2. 2

   Add the salt, pepper, turmeric, paprika, cumin, and harissa paste and cook until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.

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   Add the tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened to the point where pressing down with a spoon leaves an indent that holds its shape.

4. 4

   Taking the back of a large spoon, make 5 large indents into the sauce, using a left-to-right wiggling motion to ensure that the “walls” of the sauce are tall enough to contain an egg.

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   Crack an egg into each of the indents, then cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, until the eggs are done to your liking. To speed up the process, cover the skillet with a lid.

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   Sprinkle with chopped parsley, then remove the pan from the heat. Serve with crusty bread to mop up all the sauce.

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   Enjoy!

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