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Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish with many variations; and is vegetarian-friendly.

Ingredients

• 1 whole yellow onion
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 4-5 plum tomatoes
• 2 eggs
• pepper (red or green)
• 1 tsp. basil or black pepper (not recommended)
• cayenne pepper, paprika, turmeric to taste

Variations can include:

• Tuna and garlic.
• Cheese on top.
• Bread inside.

Equipment

• 1 frying pan
• 1 cutting board
• 1 kitchen knife

Procedure

• Peel and chop the onion and fry it in the oil until it turns translucent.
• Chop the tomatoes and pepper and add to the onion in the pan.
• Add herbs and spices.
• Cover and let cook until the tomatoes are evenly cooked through (around 25 minutes on low heat).
• With a wooden spoon, make two holes in the onion-tomato mix.
• Break and pour each egg into its own hole.
• Cover and let cook until the eggs are firm (around 5 more minutes).
• Serve with bread.

Serves 2