Mediterranean Egg and Tomato Skillet with Pita (Shakshouka)

Shakshouka is a North African dish that is usually eaten for breakfast or lunch. Made up of tomatoes, onions, pepper, eggs and spices; this recipe is tasty and simple to make.”

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped red sweet peppers
½ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
3 cups chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
Snipped fresh parsley
2 whole-wheat pita bread rounds, halved crosswise and warmed

Directions

1In a 10-inch skillet heat oil over medium. Add the next five ingredients (through crushed red pepper). Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, cumin and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down.
2Make four indentations in tomato mixture. Break an egg into a custard cup or small bowl and slip into an indentation. Repeat with remaining three eggs. Simmer, covered, 4 to 6 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.
3Top with yogurt and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita bread.