Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 unit

Red Onion

Chopped

4 clove

Garlic

Minced

28 unit

Canned Chopped Tomatoes

0.25 tsp

Cayenne Pepper

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 pinch

Pepper

to taste

4 unit

Large Eggs

1 unit

Parsley

Chopped For Garnish

1 unit

Crusty Bread

Toasted, To Serve

Step 1
~2 min

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Add chopped red onion and minced garlic to the pan.

Step 3
~2 min

Cook onion and garlic until translucent, about 4 minutes.

Step 4
~2 min

Add canned chopped tomatoes to the pan.

Step 5
~2 min

Cook tomatoes on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, until the tomato juice has cooked off.

Step 6
~2 min

Add cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.

Step 7
~2 min

Using the back of a large cooking spoon, make a divot in the tomato sauce for each egg.

Step 8
~2 min

Crack each egg into a separate bowl.

Step 9
~2 min

Gently add one egg into each divot in the tomato sauce.

Step 10
~2 min

Cover the skillet and cook on low heat until the egg whites are cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Step 11
~2 min

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Step 12
~2 min

Serve hot with toasted bread for dipping.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a dollop of yogurt or labneh for extra creaminess.

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your desired spice level.

Use fresh tomatoes instead of canned for a brighter flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The tomato sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with toasted bread for dipping.

Serve alongside a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad
Yogurt
Labneh

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North Africa

Cultural Significance

Reflects Moroccan culinary traditions of using spices and tomatoes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Weekend Breakfast
Quick Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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