Description
Easy Shakshuka is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines poached eggs with a rich, spiced tomato sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With its layers of flavor from fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, each bite offers a delightful experience that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Create wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny (about 6 to 8 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: North African/Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg