Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish of eggs baked in a spicy tomato sauce that can be served any time of day. Here is the recipe. Extra spicy for us, please!
Servings: 2
Calories: 370kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1-2 spicy peppers chopped – Use a couple jalapenos or spicy red peppers
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 28- ounce can whole tomatoes – or equivalent of fresh tomatoes chopped
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 6 eggs
- Crumbled feta cheese for topping
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 and cook another minute.
- Add tomatoes and break apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add paprika, cumin and salt and pepper. Stir and cook 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes to let the flavors develop nicely.
- Stir in 2 tablespoonsof the chopped cilantro. Reduce heat to a low simmer.
- 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 10 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 491mg | Sodium: 783mg | Potassium: 1205mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3175IU | Vitamin C: 76.1mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 7.7mg