Description
Shakshuka from the Middle East delivers eggs nestled in a spicy tomato sauce that totally rocks your breakfast routine. Simmered with aromatic spices and topped with fresh herbs, this one-pan wonder brings comfort and excitement to your morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4–6 large eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Seasoning and Garnish:
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Avocado slices
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers for 5-6 minutes until they soften and become slightly translucent.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Mix in 1 can of diced tomatoes, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Simmer the tomato sauce on medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes. The sauce should thicken and reduce slightly. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Create 4-6 small wells in the sauce using the back of a spoon. Crack a large egg into each well, keeping the yolks intact.
- Cover the skillet and cook at 375°F for 6-8 minutes. The egg whites should be set, but the yolks remain runny. Check periodically to prevent overcooking.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro over the dish. If desired, top with crumbled feta cheese or avocado slices.
- Serve immediately directly from the skillet with crusty bread for dipping. Add hot sauce on the side for extra heat.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fresh tomatoes for a more vibrant and authentic sauce that bursts with flavor.
- Gently poach the eggs so the whites set while keeping the yolks deliciously runny for that perfect dipping consistency.
- Experiment with spice levels by adding more or less harissa or cayenne pepper to match your personal heat preference.
- For a vegetarian version, serve with crumbled feta cheese or swap eggs for plant-based protein like tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg