Shakshuka

Shakshuka
1 cup diced tomatoes (I used canned)
1 cup crushed tomatoes

1/2 red bell pepper, small diced
4 green onions, small diced (regular onion works too) reserve a small amount of the green tops for garnish
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
Pinch of sugar
Big pinch of chili flake (optional)
1/2 cup water
6 eggs
Cilantro (optional)

In a deep skillet or dutch oven, cook onion and bell pepper over med heat until they're very soft. Add tomatoes, water and seasoning. Cover and let it simmer 15-20 until it starts to reduce and become thick.
Use the back of a spoon to create 6 pockets/holes in the sauce and crack 1 egg into each pocket. Sprinkle eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
Cover and continue to simmer over med-low for 7-10 more minutes, or until eggs reach desired doneness.
Garnish with cilantro and reserved green onion.




One recipe used zucchini, so for my onion haters there's a good replacement filler. 

I left off chili powder, simply because I ran out. added just a small pinch of chili flakes. and kids got hunger before adding salt and pepper.  Over all the kids all liked it, so its a win.

Served it with soda bread. So far its the only bread I can make well. But I'm still practicing!   



Soda Bread

1 cup milk
2 Tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

  1. Stir the milk and vinegar together, and allow to stand until curdled, about 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet. In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Gradually stir the soured milk into the flour mixture until the dough just comes together, and turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead a few times, and shape into a round. Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut an X shape into the top of the dough to release steam and help the bread keep its round shape.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
 http://allrecipes.com/recipe/213830/brennans-irish-soda-bread/ 

Its quick and easy. Two things I really like at dinner time.

Enjoy!

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