Description
Shakshuka is an easy one-pan meal with hearty vegetables simmered in flavorful tomato sauce, topped with gently poached eggs and served with bread. A highly addictive and nutritious dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 5–6 eggs preferably at room temperature
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1 medium potato diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28-ounce can (795g) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp each salt
- pepper
- sugar more to taste
- 1/2 tsp each paprika
- cumin
- fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- 1 sliced avocado and/or your choice of cheese (Feta Parmesan Mozzarella etc) optional garnish
- toasted bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil into a skillet on medium heat, and add onion, bell pepper, and potato. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add in crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, sugar, paprika, and cumin. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, simmer the sauce for about 3-4 minutes. With a wooden spoon, make small wells in the sauce and crack in the eggs (using ramekins if needed). Lightly season the eggs with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook for about 5-8 minutes on low heat, until the whites are set and the eggs are cooked to your desired consistency. Top with cilantro and parsley, and serve immediately with a side of toasted bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately, so please ensure to have your dipping bread ready upon completion! For detailed tips and tricks, please refer to the blog post above
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Brunch Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Calories: 257 kcal