Spicy Shakshuka with Feta Cheese

Photo & Styling: Naomi Avliovitch
Yield: 6 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Level: Easy

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 large tomatoes, preferably peeled
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 3 red peppers, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • Salt according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground chili pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 container Tnuva Feta Sheep’s Cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Chop the tomatoes and the red peppers.
  2. Heat the oil in a deep skillet, then add the red peppers and the jalapeno peppers. Cook for 4 minutes or until softened.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes and stir gently. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 6-7 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic, tomato paste and the seasoning. Mix gently and let simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Carefully add the eggs to the skillet. Add the cubes of Feta cheese around the eggs. Cover and cook for 7 minutes, until the eggs are set.
  6. Add parsley and serve immediately.