:: Chakchouka ::

This amazing recipe was introduced to me recently and I can't stop craving it! It's quick, easy, cheap and healthy so dig in!! I like to refer to it as a Middle Eastern version of Huevos Rancheros.. but in my opinion it's much better! This is a mix of a few different recipes I found online and it's yummy! Enjoy...

Ingredients

1/4 C Olive Oil
2-3 Anaheim Chiles Finely Chopped
1 Small Yellow Onion Finely Chopped
4-5 Cloves Fresh Garlic Smashed and Chopped
1 t Fresh Ground Cumin
1 T Fresh Paprika
1 28 oz Can of Whole Peeled Tomatoes or 4-5 Fresh Tomatoes
1/2 C Water
Sea Salt To Taste
5 Eggs
1 T Feta Cheese (optional)
1 T Cilantro finely chopped (optional)

1. Heat Olive Oil in Skillet over Medium High Heat

2. Add Chiles and Onions until Golden Brown, stirring occasionally (5-7 minutes)

3. Add Garlic and Spices and cook until Garlic is soft (2-3 Minutes)

4. Add Tomatoes and 1/2 C Water and reduce heat to medium

5. Stirring occasionally, let it simmer for about 15 minutes while adding salt to taste

6. The sauce should get slightly thicker but shouldn't dry out too much so reduce heat if necessary

7. Crack Eggs evenly into Tomato Mixture and then cover to let it cook for about 5 minutes or until the yolks are set, don't break the yolk though!

8. To prevent eggs from drying out use a spoon to put a little of the sauce on top of the yolks without breaking them.

9. Finally, sprinkle Feta and Cilantro over the Chakchouka and serve with warm Pita Bread :)

Let me know how you like it!! :)