Classic Shakshuka: Discover the Secret to Comfort!
Classic Shakshuka is a rustic, hearty, and spicy dish featuring eggs poached in a savory tomato sauce, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern/North African
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 4–5 fresh tomatoes, chopped or 1 can crushed tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4–5 large eggs
- Handful of cherry tomatoes
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté onions and red bell pepper until softened.
- Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Add cherry tomatoes and stir gently.
- Make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each one.
- Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 5–7 minutes, or until eggs are just set with runny yolks.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve hot with warm bread or flatbread.
Notes
- Let the sauce simmer long enough to concentrate flavors.
- Crack eggs carefully to keep yolks intact.
- Make it vegan by skipping eggs and adding chickpeas or tofu cubes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g