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.
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." Mary Berry's quick and easy shakshuka 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 Equipment needed: Deep frying pan or sauté pan with a lid 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.