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Shakshuka

Middle Eastern eggs in tomato sauce - eggs poached in spiced tomato and pepper stew. North African origin, Israeli staple.

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

🧂 Ingredients

  • 6 Eggs
  • 800 g Tomatoes(canned, crushed)
  • 2 Bell peppers
  • 1 Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne
  • 100 g Feta cheese
  • for serving Crusty bread

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté onion and peppers. Add garlic and spices.

    ⏱️ 10 minutes
  2. 2

    Add tomatoes. Simmer until thick.

    ⏱️ 15 minutes
  3. 3

    Make wells, crack in eggs. Cover and cook until whites set.

    ⏱️ 8 minutes
  4. 4

    Crumble feta over top. Serve with bread for dipping.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Yolks should be runny
  • Cook in cast iron for presentation
  • Bread is essential for scooping

🔄 Variations

  • Green shakshuka with spinach
  • With merguez sausage

🥗 Nutrition

Per serving

Calories280
Protein16g
Carbs18g
Fat16g
Fiber4g

🏷️ Tags

Shakshuka Recipe - Israel | world.food