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Sharable Skillet Shakshuka

If you’re hosting a group on Mother's Day, a warm and filling North African shakshuka recipe is a perfect way to please a crowd. While this recipe calls for six eggs, feel free to adjust the quantity for the number of people at your table.

Ingredients (for 4-6 people):

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 6 large eggs
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Bread, pita, or toasted sourdough, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 min.
3. Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for an additional 1-2 min. until fragrant.
4. Pour the crushed tomatoes into the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetables.
5. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, to taste. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10-15 min. until it thickens slightly.
6. Using a spoon, create 6 evenly spaced wells in the tomato mixture.
7. Carefully rack an egg into each well, keeping the yolks intact.
8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 min. or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
9. Once eggs are cooked to your liking, remove the skillet from the oven.
10. Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro over the top for garnish.
11. Serve the shakshuka hot, directly from the skillet, with bread, pita, or toasted sourdough on the side for dipping. Enjoy!