How to Make Shakshuka: A Flavorful Middle Eastern Dish to Spice Up Your Breakfast

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE SHAKSHUKA

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Begin by chopping the onions, peppers, and garlic. Be sure not to chop the garlic too finely or it will burn.

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In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and bell pepper.

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Cook, uncovered, for about 8 minutes, until softened.

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Add the smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, 1-1/4 teaspoons of the salt, sugar, and tomatoes.

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Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened.

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While the sauce cooks, chop the greens.

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Add the chopped greens and heavy cream to the sauce, and continue cooking, uncovered, until the greens are soft and wilted, about 10 minutes more.

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Turn off (or remove the pan from) the heat. Then, using a spoon, make 6 wells/indentations in the sauce.

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Serve hot with bread.

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