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Shakshuka

North African · Main

A classic Mediterranean breakfast dish featuring eggs gently poached in a savory, spiced tomato and red pepper sauce.

EasyVegetarianGluten free
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35 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time10 min
Cook time25 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Heat the olive oil

    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.

    7 min
  2. Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and chili flakes

    Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant to prevent the garlic from burning.

    1 min
  3. Stir in the tomato paste

    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.

    15 min
  4. Use a large spoon

    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.

    8 min
  5. Remove from heat

    Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

A little kitchen wisdom

Serve with crusty bread or pita to soak up the delicious sauce. For a creamier finish, sprinkle with feta cheese right before serving.

What you'll need

Large skilletLidWooden spoon
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The tomato sauce base can be made up to 2 days in advance and reheated before adding the eggs.

Store & enjoy

Store leftover sauce (without eggs) in an airtight container. Poached eggs do not reheat well. Reheat sauce in a pan over medium heat until bubbling.

Allergens

Contains eggs.

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Shakshuka
Step 1 of 5

Heat the olive oil

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.

7 min