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Shakshuka Recipe

Eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast / Brunch
Cuisine Middle Eastern / North African

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 6 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small bunch fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened and translucent.
  • Stir in garlic, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the tomatoes with their juices and break them down using a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Use a spoon to create small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well.
  • Cook for 5–8 minutes, until eggs are set to your liking. Cover with a lid to speed up cooking if needed.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Add spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables