Description
The BEST Shakshuka with Feta is a delightful Mediterranean dish featuring poached eggs nestled in a fragrant, spiced tomato sauce, topped with creamy feta cheese. This comforting meal bursts with flavor from sautéed vegetables and aromatic spices, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Whether enjoyed solo or shared with friends, this dish promises to transport you to the vibrant streets of Tel Aviv with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavors.
- Create four wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well. Sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
- Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg