Shakshuka

This is lovely for brunch, lunch or dinner. You will need some bread to mop up the juices.

Serves 4:
4 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 yellow pepper, sliced
5 garlic cloves, crushed
1-2 tsp paprika (smoked paprika adds extra flavour)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tins of chopped tomatoes (or 800g very ripe fresh tomatoes)
4-8 eggs (at least 1 per person)
Handful of chopped coriander
Salt and pepper

In a large lidded pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes.
Add the peppers and and fry until they are soft.
Add the garlic, spices and tomatoes, stir in some salt and pepper and simmer
for 20-30 minutes.
Make some dents in the sauce with a spoon and break in the eggs>
Cover and cook on a low heat for about 10 minutes or until the eggs are just cooked.
Sprinkle with coriander and serve with bread and a green salad.

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