Breakfast

A traditional breakfast in parts of North Africa and the Middle East, shakshuka is made by gently poaching eggs in a spicy tomato sauce. Some versions are baked, but this version is cooked on the stovetop so you can control the degree of doneness of your eggs.

This dish is like a Persian frittata with plenty of greens. And like a frittata, it’s versatile — you can use pretty much any combination of tender herbs you have on hand. Dried barberries or cranberries add a touch of tartness.

This creative take on shakshuka ups the protein content by adding lentils to the mix.