Description
Shakshuka in Morocco is a flavorful North African dish of poached eggs in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, often enhanced with harissa, preserved lemon, olives, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 1/2 preserved lemon, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1/4 cup green olives, sliced (optional)
- 4-6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- Warm bread or couscous for serving
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, and harissa; cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Stir in preserved lemon, crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using).
5. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Stir in olives (if using).
7. Make small wells in the sauce and crack eggs into them.
8. Cover and cook until eggs are set, about 5-7 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro, parsley, and feta or goat cheese (if using).
10. Serve warm with Moroccan bread or couscous.
Notes
- Harissa adds a signature Moroccan spice, adjust for heat preference.
- Preserved lemon gives authentic flavor but can be substituted with lemon zest.
- Green olives enhance the traditional Moroccan touch but are optional.
- Serve with *khobz* (Moroccan bread) or couscous for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan, North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Moroccan Shakshuka, harissa eggs, spicy tomato eggs, preserved lemon, North African breakfast, shakshuka with olives