Shakshuka Recipe
Shakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern meal of poached eggs in a simmering tomato sauce with spices. It's easy, healthy and takes less than 30 minutes to make.
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Calories: 350kcal
Servings: 4 People
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Spatula or Wooden Spoon
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Measuring Spoons
- Can Opener
- Lid or aluminum foil
- Oven Mitts
Ingredients
- 2 tbps olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 tbps paprika
- 1 tbps cumin
- ? tbps chili powder
- 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
- 6 large eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.Add diced onion and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes.Pour in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the sauce for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Using a spoon, create small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into them.
- Cover the skillet and let the eggs cook in the sauce until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 5-7 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and crumbled feta cheese if desired.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or pita for dipping and enjoy your delicious shakshuka!
Notes
If you?re not dairy-free, crumbled feta or goat cheese on top is delicious addition. Traditionally it?s also served with pita, but I love to serve it with slices of avocad
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 2mg