Cookbook author shares Harissa Shakshuka recipe
Gina Ferwerda, recipe developer and cookbook author shares a recipe with us today that she says she loves for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It is a versatile dish that is great anytime of the day. The addition of Harissa adds a level of flavor that elevates this simple recipe to a whole new level. She says she loves to serve this with crusty bread.
HARISSA SHAKSHUKA (Serves 6)
Active Prep Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup Harissa
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
- 6 large eggs
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon smoked red pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS:
1. Add olive oil, onions and peppers to a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 more seconds, stirring continually. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Harissa, salt, cumin, pepper and smoked paprika. Stir together and cook for 15 minutes.
2. Using the back of a spoon, make a well and add 2 tablespoons of shredded parmesan cheese. Press cheese into the well and crack one egg into the cheese well. Repeat the same step for the remaining cheese and eggs. Continue to cook for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until whites are set and yolks are runny. Garnish with fresh cilantro, feta cheese and red pepper flakes.
CHERRY PINEAPPLE PROSECCO MARGARITA (Serves 1)
INGREDIENTS:
- Fresh lime wedges
- Lime salt, for rimming
- 2 ounces tart cherry juice
- 2 ounces reposado tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed pineapple juice
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Prosecco
- Freshly cubed pineapple
- Fresh black cherries, pitted
DIRECTIONS:
Rub the rim of the glass with the wedges and roll half of the glass in the salt. Place a few ice cubes into cocktail glasses. Shake the cherry juice, tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice and lime juice with ice in a cocktail shaker then carefully pour into the glass. Top with some Prosecco and garnish with a pineapple and cherry skewer.
For more from Gina visit her website, Facebook and Instagram.