Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a vibrant North African dish featuring poached eggs nestled in a spiced tomato sauce, bursting with flavor and color. Perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner, this one-pan wonder combines fresh ingredients and aromatic spices to create a delightful experience that will transport your taste buds. Enjoy it with crusty bread for dipping, making every bite a delicious adventure!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: North African
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Make wells in the sauce and crack eggs into them. Cover the skillet and poach eggs until whites are set but yolks remain runny (about 5 minutes).
- Finish with parsley or cilantro and crumbled feta if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg