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	* Exported from MasterCook * North African Vegetable Stew with Poached Eggs Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Volume 9-10 Oct 2006 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups frozen pepper stir-fry vegetables 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 pinch salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika -- plus more for sprinkling 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 garlic cloves -- minced 28 ounces diced tomatoes -- (1 can) [or 2 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes] 19 ounces chickpeas -- rinsed (1 can) or 15 1/2-ounce can chickpeas -- rinsed Freshly ground pepper to taste 4 large eggs 1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add stir-fry vegetables; cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, grind coriander seeds, caraway seeds and salt coarsely in a spice mill, a dry blender or in a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 1/4 teaspoon paprika and cayenne. 3. Add garlic and the spice mixture to the skillet; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and chickpeas; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and cook at a lively simmer until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with pepper. 4. Break eggs into separate quadrants of the stew, taking care not to break the yolks. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle eggs with paprika. Carefully transfer an egg and some stew to each plate. Yield : 4 servings Active Time: 25 minutes. Total Time: 35 minutes. Ease of preparation: Easy Source : EatingWell Newsletter Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 10.01.06 Fresh-vegetable variation: In Step 1, cook 1 medium sliced onion for about 2 minutes; add 2 diced bell peppers and cook for 3 to 5 minutes more. In Step 3, add 3 diced seeded tomatoes. Fragrant vegetable stews are common all around the Mediterranean. This streamlined version is flavored with a Tunisian spice blend and made simple with the use of precut frozen stir-fry vegetables. Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa; 2 October 2006. www.fareshare.net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 633 Calories; 16g Fat (22.2% calories from fat); 34g Protein; 93g Carbohydrate; 26g Dietary Fiber; 212mg Cholesterol; 154mg Sodium. Exchanges: 5 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.

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