North African Vegetable Stew with Poached Eggs
Fragrant vegetable stews are common all around the Mediterranean. This streamlined version is flavored with a Tunisian spice blend and made simple with the use of precut frozen stir-fry vegetables.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3 cups frozen pepper stir-fry vegetables
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1 teaspoon coriander seeds
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1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
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Pinch of salt
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1/4 teaspoon paprika, plus more for sprinkling
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 28-ounce can or 2 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes
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1 19-ounce or 15 1/2-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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4 large eggs
Directions
1.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add stir-fry vegetables; cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, grind coriander seeds, caraway seeds and salt coarsely in a spice mill, a dry blender or in a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 1/4 teaspoon paprika and cayenne.
3.
Add garlic and the spice mixture to the skillet; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and chickpeas; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and cook at a lively simmer until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with pepper.
4.
Break eggs into separate quadrants of the stew, taking care not to break the yolks. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle eggs with paprika. Carefully transfer an egg and some stew to each plate. Fresh-vegetable variation: In Step 1, cook 1 medium sliced onion for about 2 minutes; add 2 diced bell peppers and cook for 3 to 5 minutes more. In Step 3, add 3 diced seeded tomatoes.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 3. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition information
Calories 277, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 212 mg, Sodium 641 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 15 g, Potassium 300 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 30%, Vitamin C 50%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Starch 1.5,Vegetable 2,Lean Meat 1.5,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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