There's nothing more comforting than a delicious shakshuka, which can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Popular chef, and former judge of The Great British Bake Off, Mary Berry has shared a quick and easy shakshuka recipe that's perfect for any meal. Made using ingredients you likely already have in the house, shakshuka is the perfect option for a stress-free midweek meal, reports the Express .
Introducing the recipe on her website, Mary wrote: "A popular Middle Eastern and North African dish, this can now be found on many breakfast menus. The name means 'mix up' in Arabic. "It has a spiced tomato base with eggs on top and is such a quick and easy dish to make from store-cupboard ingredients.
There are many variations and additions to this historic recipe; some add aubergine, feta or spicy sausage." Two tbsp olive oil Two onions, roughly chopped Two garlic cloves, crushed One red chilli, deseeded and finely diced Two x 400g tins chopped tomatoes One heaped tbsp sundried tomato paste Scant tsp caster sugar Four eggs Two tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley Pitta, or other crusty bread Begin by heating the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium-high heat, then add the onions and fry for about five minutes. Add the garlic and chilli, frying for 30 seconds, then stir in the chopped tomatoes, sun-dried tomato paste, and sugar.
Then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, without a lid, for about ten minutes or until the sauce has reduced and thickened, and the onion.