Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. The Middle Eastern breakfast staple that works beautifully at any meal with crusty bread for dipping.

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Prep10m
Cook30m
Total40m
Serves4
Levelmedium

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 6 whole eggs
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 whole onion
  • 2 whole red bell pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp harissa paste
  • 100 g feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 crusty bread (for serving)

How to Make It

  1. 1

    Sauté onion and bell peppers in olive oil over medium heat until soft, 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, and chili flakes. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add crushed tomatoes, harissa, and a pinch of sugar. Season with salt. Simmer 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Make 6 wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook 5-7 minutes until whites are just set but yolks are still runny.

  6. 6

    Top with crumbled feta, fresh parsley or cilantro, and a drizzle of good olive oil.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately with crusty bread or pita for scooping.

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