Shakshuka with Roasted Tomatoes Eggs Poached in Roasted Tomato Sauce
Popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa, shakshuka is a healthy skillet recipe featuring eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. To make this variation, we roast the tomatoes and onion with garlic and herbs to intensify their flavors. Serve with warm crusty bread and hot sauce.
Ingredients
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3 cloves garlic, divided
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3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
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¾ teaspoon salt, divided
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½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
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2 large green chiles, such as Anaheim, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
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4 large eggs
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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Hot sauce for serving
Description
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Preheat oven to 450°F.
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Slice 2 garlic cloves. Toss with tomatoes, onion, 3 tablespoons oil, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow roasting pan. Roast until the tomatoes are shriveled and browned, about 45 minutes.
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Chop the remaining garlic clove. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chiles; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add cumin and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato mixture, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and basil. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are mostly broken down, 6 to 8 minutes.
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Make 4 deep indentations in the sauce with the back of a spoon and carefully crack an egg into each. Sprinkle the eggs with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low until the whites are set, 6 to 8 minutes.
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Remove from heat, sprinkle with feta and let stand, covered, for 2 minutes. (The eggs will continue to cook a bit as they stand.) Garnish with parsley and serve with hot sauce, if desired.