Chef John's Shakshuka

Name: Chef John's Shakshuka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 0.5 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes, or other high-quality plum tomatoes; 0.5 cup water, or more as needed; 6 large eggs; 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

This shakshuka recipe makes a spicy tomato and bell pepper sauce simmered with soft-poached eggs on top for a delicious breakfast or anytime meal.

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
0.5 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
1 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes, or other high-quality plum tomatoes
0.5 cup water, or more as needed
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley