Description
Shakshuka is a vibrant and satisfying dish featuring eggs poached in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce. This Middle Eastern classic is perfect for any meal, whether it’s breakfast, brunch, or dinner. With its rich flavors and comforting textures, shakshuka is sure to delight your taste buds. The combination of fresh ingredients and aromatic spices creates an explosion of flavor that invites you to indulge. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping or garnish with creamy feta and fresh herbs for an added touch. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for gatherings, this shakshuka recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large eggs
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add sliced bell pepper and minced garlic; cook until softened.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Create small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny (6-8 minutes).
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg