Shakshuka with Avocado Toast

Start your day with the vibrant and flavorful shakshuka with avocado toast, a dish that perfectly marries heartiness with health. This reinvented Middle Eastern staple, infused with Andy's signature culinary style, boasts a richly spiced tomato base enveloping softly poached eggs, complemented by creamy avocado slices on golden, toasted sourdough. Ideal for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a festive brunch occasion, this shakshuka recipe not only pleases the palate but also adds a dash of color and culinary excitement to your morning routine.This recipe is designed to impress!

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 bulb of garlic, minced (about 3 cloves)

• 4 farm-fresh eggs (or as many as your pan allows)

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1 avocado, sliced (optional)

• Fresh cilantro, chopped

• Baby spinach

• Spices: cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper

• Enzo medium olive oil

• Feta cheese, crumbled

• 1 can Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes

• Harissa paste

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Look’s Market sourdough bread, grilled or toasted

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • Dice the onion and bell pepper. Set aside in a bowl.

   • Give the garlic cloves a whack, peel, and mince.

2. Sauté the Vegetables:

   • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

   • Add the onions and peppers, sautéing until they begin to sweat.

   • Add the garlic and all the spices, continuing to sauté until fragrant.
     

3. Cook the Shakshuka Base:

   • Stir in the harissa paste, then add the canned tomatoes.

   • Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes.

   • Season with salt and pepper.

   • Add the baby spinach, cooking until it softens.

4. Poach the Eggs:

   • Create divots in the mixture with a spoon and crack the eggs into them.

   • Cover the pan, reduce the heat, and cook for about 6 minutes (or until the eggs reach your desired doneness).

5. Garnish and Serve:

   • Sprinkle feta cheese and chopped cilantro over the shakshuka.

   • For the avocado toast, top grilled or toasted sourdough slices with avocado and a poached egg from the shakshuka.

   • Ladle some of the shakshuka’s braising liquid over the toast, and add additional feta and cilantro.

Enjoy this delicious, flavor-packed breakfast that's quick and simple to prepare!