Shakshuka Recipe
One-pan eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, learned while touring Israel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, ready in about 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 people
Cost: 15
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 bell pepper red or yellow, diced
- 2 –3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes or cayenne optional, for heat
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 –6 eggs
- Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- Crumbled feta cheese optional, for topping
- Bread or pita for serving
- 2 tbsp skug sauce to garnish
Instructions
Sauté vegetables:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes, until soft.
Add garlic and spices:
- Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes (if using). Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer tomatoes:
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Add the eggs:
- Make small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each one. Cover the pan and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until eggs are set to your liking.
Finish and serve:
- Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and crumbled feta if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread or pita for dipping.
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Notes
- The sauce should be thick before you add the eggs - simmer it down fully, or the eggs will poach unevenly.
- Blending the sauce with an immersion blender is optional; both smooth and chunky versions are traditional.
- For runny yolks, cook the covered eggs closer to 5 minutes; for fully set yolks, closer to 7–8.
- Add spinach, kale, or chickpeas to the sauce to bulk it up; add harissa or extra chili flakes for more heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1571IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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