Shakshuka.

Shakshuka is an easy and healthy recipe from North Africa and parts of the Middle East that's become popular in Europe over the last couple of years. It's a simple combination of tomatoes, onions, garlic, spices, and gently poached eggs. It's definitely a recipe you'll make time and again as a family favourite for breakfast, lunch, or even brunch! 

Ingredients

• 2 red bell peppers – roughly chopped 
• 2 red onions - diced 
• 1 red chilli (or a tsp of chilli flakes) - diced 
• 1 garlic clove - diced 
• 500g tomatoes – roughly chopped 
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 tsp of sugar 
• 1 tsp of cumin 
• 2 tsp of paprika 
• 4 eggs 
• Pinch of salt to taste 
• Pinch of pepper to taste 

To serve (optional) 

• Small bunch of coriander – finely chopped 
• Crusty wholemeal bread - sliced 

How to make it:    

1. Sauté aromatics: heat the oil in a frying pan that has a lid. Soften the peppers, onions, chilli, and garlic for 5 minutes until soft. 
2. Simmer sauce: stir in the tomatoes, sugar, and other seasonings (cumin, paprika, salt, pepper), then bubble for 8–10 minutes until the sauce has thickened. 
3. Poach eggs: make 4 dips in the sauce using the back of a large spoon, then crack an egg into each one. 
4. Finish cooking: put a lid on the pan, then cook over low heat for 6–8 minutes until the eggs are done to your liking. (transfer to the oven if you like it a bit crispier, but this will take a little longer, around 12–14 minutes). 
5. To serve:  scatter the coriander over the dish. Serve with crusty wholemeal bread for dipping. 

Why your body will thank you: 

This dish is a bright, warming meal packed with antioxidant-rich vegetables: 

• Antioxidant-rich vegetables: Tomatoes and peppers are non-starchy vegetables rich in carotenoids. Not only is there strong evidence that a diet rich in vegetables and fruits can help to reduce breast cancer risk, but eating non-starchy and carotenoid-rich vegetables may also decrease risk. 

Your turn: 

Make this Shakshuka, snap a picture, and share it with us on social media @breastcanceruk. We love seeing your creations! 

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