{"id":"recipe_13f067f91b","slug":"shakshuka","title":"Shakshuka","description":"A classic Mediterranean breakfast dish featuring eggs gently poached in a savory, spiced tomato and red pepper sauce.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 tbsp olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"extra virgin","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 medium onion, diced","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"yellow or white","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 red bell pepper, diced","name":"Red Bell Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"red","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"800g crushed tomatoes","name":"Tomato","quantity":800,"unit":"g","usQuantity":28,"usUnit":"oz","form":"crushed","notes":"canned or very ripe fresh","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tbsp tomato paste","name":"Tomato Paste","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"paste","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp ground cumin","name":"Cumin","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tsp paprika","name":"Paprika","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"smoked or sweet","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1/4 tsp chili flakes","name":"Chili Flakes","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"flakes","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Spices","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"4-6 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"at room temperature","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Salt and black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"granulated","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped","name":"Chopped Parsley","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"chopped","notes":"for garnish","group":"Garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or deep frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened and the onion is translucent.","group":"Base","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant to prevent the garlic from burning.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and chili flakes","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the tomato paste until well combined, then pour in the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.","group":"Sauce","title":"Stir in the tomato paste","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Use a large spoon to make small wells in the sauce. Crack an egg directly into each well. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 5-8 minutes until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny.","group":"Cooking Eggs","title":"Use a large spoon","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Eggs"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.","group":"Plating","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Plating"}],"notes":"Serve with crusty bread or pita to soak up the delicious sauce. For a creamier finish, sprinkle with feta cheese right before serving.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["North African","Middle Eastern"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute","poach"],"equipment":["large skillet","lid","wooden spoon"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_carb","high_protein","mediterranean"],"allergens":["eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"serving","note":"One pan meal"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The tomato sauce base can be made up to 2 days in advance and reheated before adding the eggs."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover sauce (without eggs) in an airtight container. Poached eggs do not reheat well.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat sauce in a pan over medium heat until bubbling."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_13f067f91b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b5e1b822-a213-4954-a023-8a7879976c4a","imageAlt":"Shakshuka — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["shakshuka","eggs","tomatoes","spicy","healthy","protein","one-pan"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Shakshuka","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T01:25:49.885Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T01:25:49.885Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_93cd8cc1d5","slug":"foul-mudammas-egyptian-b0a2d1a5","title":"Quick Foul Mudammas with Canned Fava Beans","description":"A traditional Egyptian and Mediterranean breakfast staple made from slow-cooked fava beans, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and high-quality olive oil.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Egyptian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","mediterranean","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_93cd8cc1d5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5f51ba9c-cd23-448e-9c6a-c10cf077e07d","imageAlt":"Quick Foul Mudammas with Canned Fava Beans — recipe cover","tags":["fava beans","egyptian breakfast","healthy","high protein","vegan"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_e90a4fd311","slug":"kagianas","title":"Kagianas","description":"A traditional Greek breakfast delight featuring vine-ripened tomatoes and creamy feta cheese scrambled with fresh eggs for a Mediterranean start to your day.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e90a4fd311%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b290bd3d-1e1d-42f8-8a20-bcfda19a5c6e","imageAlt":"Kagianas — recipe cover","tags":["eggs","tomato","feta","greek","mediterranean","healthy","quick"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":6},{"id":"menemen_a62c2fd7c2","slug":"menemen","title":"Menemen","description":"A classic Turkish breakfast dish consisting of eggs, tomatoes, and green peppers, traditionally served in a metal skillet with crusty bread.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","low_carb","gluten_free","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmenemen_a62c2fd7c2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e9e71400-16af-40b7-bac9-bd5fd60261a7","imageAlt":"Menemen — recipe cover","tags":["turkish breakfast","eggs","tomatoes","vegetarian","healthy","quick"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5}]}