Plum Tomato and Eggplant Shakshuka

Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F.

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On rimmed baking

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sheet, brush eggplant

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with 1 1/2 tablespoon oil.

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Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Roast until soft

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and golden, turning

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over once halfway,

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about 25 minutes.

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Coarsely chop; toss

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with 2 tablespoons mint. Reset oven temperature to 425°F.

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In large ovenproof skillet,

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heat 2 tablespoons oil on

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medium. Add onion and

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garlic; cook, stirring,

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until beginning to

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brown on edges,

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about 8 minute. Stir in paprika,

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cumin and red pepper.

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Cook, stirring,

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1 minute. Add tomatoes,

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their juices and the

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puree; cook until

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tomatoes break

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down, stirring occasionally, about

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15 minutes. Add eggplant;

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cook 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and

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1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Remove from heat.

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With spoon, create

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4 indentations in

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sauce; crack in eggs.

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Transfer pan to oven.

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Cook until whites are

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set but yolks are still

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runny, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Top with feta and

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remaining mint. Serve

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with pita, if desired.