Portuguese-Style Braised Peas with Eggs

🍳 Preparation Steps

1. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
2. Add chouriço: Stir in sliced chouriço and cook until it releases its oils and begins to brown.
3. Build the sauce: Add tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, and white wine. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
4. Add peas: Stir in peas and cook until tender.
5. Poach eggs: Crack eggs directly into the pan, cover, and let them poach gently in the sauce.
6. Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread or rice.

This dish is beloved for its simplicity and depth of flavor—like a greener, heartier version of shakshuka.

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