Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.5 cup

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Paprika

6 piece

Garlic

sliced

1 unit

Onion

chopped

1 unit

Red bell pepper

chopped

1 unit

Spicy green pepper

sliced

8 unit

Tomatoes

chopped

8 unit

Eggs

2 tbsp

Harissa

1 loaf

Fresh bread

0.5 cup

Fresh cilantro

chopped

0.5 tsp

Salt

Step 1
~3 min

Heat a large, deep pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Ensure you have a cover for the pan.

Step 3
~3 min

Add olive oil to the pan.

Step 4
~3 min

Add paprika and garlic to the oil and stir for about two minutes until fragrant.

Step 5
~3 min

Add onions, bell peppers, and spicy peppers to the pan.

Step 6
~3 min

Continue cooking over medium-high heat, stirring every so often, until peppers are soft (approximately 10 minutes).

Step 7
~3 min

Add harissa to the pan and stir to combine.

Step 8
~3 min

Add chopped tomatoes to the pan.

Step 9
~3 min

Continue cooking and stirring until tomatoes are very soft and the sauce has somewhat reduced (approximately 15-20 minutes).

Step 10
~3 min

Press the ladle into the sauce where you want the egg to go.

Step 11
~3 min

Break the egg into the ladle.

Step 12
~3 min

Roll the ladle out gently so that the egg rolls into the sauce.

Step 13
~3 min

Repeat process until eggs are spaced equally around the pan

Step 14
~3 min

Lower the heat to medium-low.

Step 15
~3 min

Cover the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are cooked but the yolks are still runny (or to your preference).

Step 16
~3 min

Gently spoon two eggs onto a plate or soup bowl with some of the sauce.

Step 17
~3 min

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

Step 18
~3 min

Serve with fresh bread or pita for dipping and scooping.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add spicy sausage for extra flavor.

Crumble feta cheese on top before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (garlic, spices)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with warm pita bread or crusty bread for dipping.

Accompany with a side of Middle Eastern olives and pickles.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Hummus
Baba Ghanoush
Israeli Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Middle East, North Africa

Cultural Significance

Common breakfast dish in Israel and North Africa

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Breakfast
Brunch

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Weekends

Popularity Score

70/100

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