breakfast · Middle Eastern
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.
eggsvegetarianmiddle easternbreakfastquick
Prep10m
Cook30m
Total40m
Serves4
Leveleasy
Photo by Tanya Barrow on Unsplash
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
Sauté onion and bell peppers in olive oil over medium heat until soft, 8 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, and chili flakes. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add crushed tomatoes, harissa, and a pinch of sugar. Season with salt. Simmer 15 minutes.
- 4
Make 6 wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well.
- 5
Cover and cook 5-7 minutes until whites are just set but yolks are still runny.
- 6
Top with crumbled feta, fresh parsley or cilantro, and a drizzle of good olive oil.
- 7
Serve immediately with crusty bread or pita for scooping.
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