Description
Easy Shakshuka is a vibrant dish featuring perfectly poached eggs bathed in a spiced tomato sauce, enriched with fresh vegetables. This hearty meal delights with every spoonful and is not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable, making it perfect for brunch or dinner gatherings. Pair it with crusty bread or pita for a satisfying experience that warms the heart and pleases the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (or 4 fresh tomatoes, chopped)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the bell peppers and garlic; cook until soft (about 5 more minutes).
- Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with juice and let simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Create wells in the tomato mixture and crack an egg into each well. Cover and cook until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny (6–8 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped herbs before serving hot with crusty bread or pita.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg