Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. This Middle Eastern breakfast is vibrant, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with crusty bread.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Shakshuka - Breakfast recipe

Ingredients

  • • 6 eggs
  • • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • • 1 onion, diced
  • • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • • Fresh cilantro and feta cheese
  • • Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft.
  2. Step 2: Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne. Cook 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Pour in crushed tomatoes, simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
  4. Step 4: Make 6 wells in the sauce, crack an egg into each.
  5. Step 5: Cover and cook 5-8 minutes until eggs are set but yolks still runny.
  6. Step 6: Top with feta and cilantro. Serve with crusty bread.