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Shakshuka Recipe
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Shakshuka Recipe (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce, perfect for breakfast or any time of day, a healthy, easy dish to make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: eggs
Servings: 2
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1-2 spicy peppers chopped – Use a couple jalapenos or spicy red peppers (optional, for extra spicy)
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (use hot, sweet, or smoked - add cayenne pepper for extra spicy)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 28- ounce can whole tomatoes (or equivalent of fresh tomatoes) chopped (fire roasted tomatoes are GREAT here)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 6 eggs
  • Crumbled feta (or other crumbly white cheese) cheese and fresh chopped herbs for topping, hot sauce to taste
  • Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat a 10-inch skillet to medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add onion and peppers. Cook them down 6-7 minutes, until they are nicely browned and beginning to caramelize.
  • Add garlic, paprika, cumin, cumin, and salt and pepper. Cook another minute.
  • Add tomatoes and break apart with a wooden spoon.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes to let the flavors develop nicely.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro.
  • With a small spoon, form 6 small indentations for the eggs. Crack the eggs into the indentations. Spoon a bit of the sauce over the egg whites to help them set and cover.
  • Simmer, covered, about 7-8 minutes, or until the eggs whites have set.
  • Remove from heat and let sit a couple more minutes for the yolks to set to your preference.
  • Top with remaining cilantro and crumbled feta cheese. Serve with crusty bread. And hot sauce to taste!

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Notes

Nutritional information estimated without bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 491mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 1343mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 5043IU | Vitamin C: 152mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 8mg