Shakshuka: Discover the Secret to Perfect Flavor!
Shakshuka is a delicious and flavorful dish made with poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, cooking for another minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Make small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.
- Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set to your liking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
- Can be made in advance and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg