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Egg Shakshuka

Just made this amazing Egg Shakshuka, which is ideal for a savory breakfast or a light supper!
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Egg Shakshuka
Yield: 4

Materials

  • - 4 large eggs
  • - 2 cups tomato sauce preferably chunky
  • - 1 onion finely chopped
  • - 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon paprika
  • - 1 teaspoon cumin
  • - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Sauté the onion and bell pepper until the onion is transparent.
  • Add the garlic, paprika, cumin, and chili flakes, and sauté for another minute until aromatic.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, bring to a boil, and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Using the back of a spoon, create four wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each one.
  • Cover the skillet, decrease the heat to low, and poach the eggs for 6-8 minutes, or until the whites are firm but the yolks are still runny.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve