Ingredients:

• Olive oil – 2 tbsp
• Onion – 1 medium diced
• Red bell pepper – 1 small diced
• Garlic cloves – 4 diced
• Tomatoes – 5 roma diced (can substitute canned tomatoes too)
• Cumin powder – 1 tsp
• Paprika – 1 tsp
• Chilli powder – 1 tsp
• Salt – as per taste don’t add all 4 packets
• Sugar – 1 tsp (1 packet)
• Chili flakes – optional on top or in the mix with spices
• Ground black pepper – as per taste don’t add all 4 packets
• Eggs – 6
• Cilantro – to garnish
• Bread – Sourdough slices

Optional:

• Avocado
• Olives
• Cheese

Recipe 

• To a pan, add oil on medium heat. Once heated, add diced onion and garlic. Let it cook for 5 minutes or until onion softens
• Now add diced red bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes 
• Add diced tomatoes, cumin powder, paprika, chilli powder, salt (1 packet to start), sugar, and chili flakes. Allow to simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes
• Now add ground black pepper and adjust seasoning as needed
• Crack the eggs over the tomato mixture by making space using your ladle. Cover the pan and simmer for 8-12, or until eggs reach desired consistency (8 mins for runny eggs, 12 mins for well-done eggs)
• Garnish with cilantro and serve it with any toasted bread of your choice

*Shakshuka is usually served for breakfast and is ready in just 30-35 minutes*