Savory Tunisian Ojja with Spicy Merguez
Experience a bold North African flavor explosion with this sizzling one-pan masterpiece. Combining spicy merguez sausages with a rich, harissa-infused tomato sauce and perfectly poached eggs, it is the ultimate exciting dinner to warm up your week.
In short
Savory Tunisian Ojja with Spicy Merguez takes about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 11 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Merguez sausages400 g
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Large onion, finely chopped1 pcs
- Garlic cloves, minced3 pcs
- Red bell pepper, sliced1 pcs
- Harissa paste2 tbsp
- Canned crushed tomatoes400 g
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Large eggs4 pcs
- Fresh parsley, chopped1 handful
- Crusty baguette1 loaf
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Merguez sausages cut into bite-sized pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and sliced bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the harissa paste, ground cumin, and crushed tomatoes. Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Use a spoon to create four small wells in the sauce. Carefully crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 3-5 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
- 5
Remove from heat, sprinkle with a handful of fresh parsley, and serve immediately straight from the pan with warm crusty bread for dipping.
Questions and answers
How long does Savory Tunisian Ojja with Spicy Merguez take?
About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 11 ingredients: Merguez sausages, Olive oil, Large onion, finely chopped, Garlic cloves, minced, Red bell pepper, sliced, Harissa paste …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
