Shakshouka Toast Recipe for a Savory Breakfast
Shakshouka Toast combines crispy bread, spiced tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked eggs.This quick Mediterranean-inspired breakfast is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.Ready in just 30 minutes for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 slices hearty bread sourdough or whole wheat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
- Feta cheese optional
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes with their juices. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Use the back of a spoon to make two small wells in the sauce.
- Crack an egg into each well.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes until the egg whites are set.
- Place the toasted bread on serving plates.
- Spoon the Shakshouka Toast mixture over the bread.
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro and optional feta cheese.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Whole wheat toast adds extra fiber.
- Fresh cilantro gives a brighter flavor while parsley keeps it mild.
- Serve with avocado slices or cucumber salad for a fuller meal.
- You can use crushed tomatoes if diced tomatoes are unavailable.