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Microwave shakshuka

Name: Microwave shakshuka
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 200ml passata or canned tomatoes, whizzed to a paste; 1 garlic clove finely sliced; 1 heaped tbsp red pepper salsa (we used Gran Luchito) or ¼-½ red pepper, chopped; 1 medium egg; 1 tbsp chopped coriander and pitta bread, to serve

Whip up shakshuka, a Middle Eastern favourite, in just 10 minutes. Perfect for brunch, lunch or supper, it's healthy and a great option for a budget meal

10 min total 5 min prep 5 min cook 1 244 cal

Ingredients

1 serv.

1 tbsp olive oil
200ml passata or canned tomatoes, whizzed to a paste
1 garlic clove finely sliced
1 heaped tbsp red pepper salsa (we used Gran Luchito) or ¼-½ red pepper, chopped
1 medium egg
1 tbsp chopped coriander and pitta bread, to serve

Instructions

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1 Brush a microwave bowl or dish with a little of the oil. Stir the passata, garlic and salsa together and season well. Tip into the bowl and make a dip in the centre. Break in the egg, then prick the yolk with the tip of a sharp knife.
2 Cover the bowl with its lid or clingfilm. Microwave on high for 1 min, and then in 20 sec bursts until the white is set. Scatter over the coriander and serve with the warmed pitta.