This speedy egg-and-tomato sauce dish is a weeknight dinner winner.

Victor Protasio

Shakshuka is a North African andMiddle Eastern dishthats now become a popular brunch item.

But youre missing out if youre only having it for breakfast or brunch.

Sun-Dried Tomato Shakshuka

Photo:Victor Protasio

This easy and quick-cooking dish makes a stellar weeknight dinner too.

A thick and subtly spicy tomato and red pepper sauce coddle eggs as they cook to just-set perfection.

Ingredients

1Tbsp.sun-dried tomato oil, plus1/4cupchopped sun-dried tomatoes

1yellow onion, chopped

116-oz.

Add onion; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, garlic, crushed red pepper, paprika, cumin, and salt.

Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in crushed tomatoes and honey; bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.

Season with more crushed red pepper, if desired.

Make 8 wells in sauce with a large spoon.

Crack 1 egg into each well.

Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Cover and simmer over low until whites are just set, 5 to 7 minutes.

Top with avocado and cilantro.

Serve with crusty bread.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.