Moroccan Eggs

This recipe is for 1 serving but can be expanded to however many guests you may have. It looks difficult but really is not, and is entirely worth the effort. Amaze them all with this dish.

INGREDIENTS

EGGS
½   tablespoon butter
2    eggs
1    tablespoon low fat yogurt or sour cream
¼   teaspoon ground cumin
¼   teaspoon turmeric
¼   teaspoon ground cardamom
¼   teaspoon salt
1    tablespoon feta cheese

SAUCE
1    tablespoon olive oil
½   cup chopped onion
2    cloves garlic, minced
1    cup diced tomatoes, drained
¼   teaspoon sugar
½   teaspoon ground cumin
¼   teaspoon ground cinnamon
½   teaspoon paprika
1    pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

METHOD

EGGS
Preheat the oven to 325 F. Melt the butter in a 4 inch wide ramekin or similar round dish. Tilt the dish from side to side to spread the melted butter over the entire dish. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the sour cream until thoroughly blended. Add the cumin, turmeric, cardamom and salt and mix. Add the feta cheese and stir it into the mixture.  Pour the mix into the prepared ramekin, place the ramekin into a lipped baking dish or pie tin, add ½ cup of water to the baking dish and place into the oven.

Cook for about 20 minutes and then watch very closely until it browns very nicely. Remove gently from the oven (it may settle some), remove the ramekin from the baking dish using a flat turner or other device and put a plate over it. Using hot pads, flip the plate and ramekin over and the eggs will come out. Then, put a serving plate over the eggs and flip it again to get the eggs right-side up for serving. Surround with the sauce and serve.

SAUCE

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil and add the onions. Cook over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes until they become translucent and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute and add the tomatoes and ¼ cup of liquid, either from the canned tomatoes or white table wine. Add the sugar, cumin, cinnamon, paprika and cayenne. Stir and cook for about 15 minutes – or until the eggs are done