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Egg and Tomato Shakshuka (Gluten-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Egg and Tomato Shakshuka (Gluten-Free)

A Middle Eastern and North African dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce, made gluten-free and wheat-free by serving with rice instead of pita.

30m4 servings
Contains eggWHEAT-free
320 cal|15g protein|35g carbs|14g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion (diced)
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • about 790 g Canned Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 8 large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. 4Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Make 8 wells in the tomato sauce and crack an egg into each well.
  6. 6Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
  7. 7Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with cooked rice.

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