Late-Summer Charred Corn Basil Shakshuka

Shakshuka, the North African classic of eggs poached in spiced tomatoes, takes a late-summer turn in this skillet. Charred sweet corn and fresh basil brighten the sauce, finished with crumbled feta for an easy brunch.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 375 cal
• 20g protein
• 24g carbs
• 23g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 3 ears fresh sweet corn
• 1 1/2 lb, chopped heirloom tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 large eggs
• 1/2 cup torn fresh basil
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• for serving crusty bread

Instructions

1. 1Shuck the corn and cut the kernels from the cobs. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat until nearly smoking.
2. 2Add the corn kernels in a single layer and cook without stirring for 2 minutes to develop deep char. Toss once and char another 90 seconds, then transfer to a plate.
3. 3Lower heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the diced onion until soft and golden at the edges, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
4. 4Add the chopped heirloom tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally and pressing some tomatoes with the back of a spoon, until the mixture thickens into a rich sauce and most liquid evaporates, 10 to 12 minutes.
5. 5Fold the charred corn and half the torn basil back into the tomato sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
6. 6Use a spoon to make eight small wells in the sauce. Crack one egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook over medium-low heat until the whites are set but yolks are still jammy, 5 to 7 minutes.
7. 7Remove from heat, scatter crumbled feta and the remaining basil over the top, and let rest 1 minute so the cheese softens.
8. 8Serve straight from the skillet with thick slices of crusty bread for scooping up the sauce and runny yolks.