Description
Shakshuka is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish with poached eggs in a spiced tomato sauce, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4-6 eggs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Toasted bread or pita 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 red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute.
4. Pour in crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
5. Make small wells in the sauce and gently crack eggs into each well.
6. Cover and cook until eggs are set to your liking, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, feta cheese, and serve with bread or pita.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding or omitting red pepper flakes.
- Can be made vegan by skipping eggs and adding chickpeas or tofu.
- Best served immediately but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, North African