Tunisian Ojja with Eggs and Spicy Harissa

Ojja is a traditional Tunisian dish featuring a spicy tomato and pepper sauce simmered with eggs. This one-person recipe delivers a flavorful, hearty meal with a perfect balance of heat and richness.

Tunisian
Easy 20 min 320 cal
Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. 2. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened. 3. Add chopped green bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes. 4. Stir in chopped tomatoes and harissa paste, simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens. 5. Season with salt and pepper. 6. Make two small wells in the sauce and crack eggs into each well. 7. Cover the pan and cook until eggs are just set (about 5 minutes). 8. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 150g canned chopped tomatoes 1 tsp harissa paste (adjust to taste) 2 eggs Salt and pepper to taste Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

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