Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage

Name: Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: 12 oz merguez sausage, sliced; 1 onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lg can canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 8 eggs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 pita or flatbread

Spiced eggs poached in a rich tomato sauce with North African merguez sausage, finished with paprika and cilantro.

40 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

AlgerianBreakfastStovetopStandard

Ingredients

12 oz merguez sausage, sliced
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lg can canned crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
8 eggs
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 pita or flatbread

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the 12 oz sliced merguez sausage, about 4 minutes, until cooked through (internal temperature 160°F), then remove and set aside.
2

In the same skillet, sauté 1 diced onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Cook 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4

Add 1 lg can canned crushed tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5

Return the merguez to the skillet. Reduce heat to low.
6

Using the back of a spoon, create 4 wells in the tomato sauce. Crack one 8 eggs into each well.
7

Cover the skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
8

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
9

Serve hot with warm 4 pita or flatbread on the side.

Questions

Can I make Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 pita or flatbread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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