Description
A classic and easy Shakshuka recipe featuring poached eggs in a flavorful spicy tomato and bell pepper sauce, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
Spices
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 6 large eggs
Instructions
- Heat the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the vegetables soften.
- Add garlic and spices: Stir in the finely chopped garlic, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for an additional minute to release the flavors.
- Add tomatoes and simmer: Pour in the canned whole peeled tomatoes with their juice. Break down the tomatoes with a large spoon, season the sauce with salt and pepper, and bring it to a simmer.
- Poach the eggs: Use the spoon to create small wells in the tomato sauce. Crack one egg into each well. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the eggs for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with the chopped cilantro and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh tomatoes instead of canned if available for a fresher taste.
- Covering the pan speeds up egg cooking and helps the tops set without flipping.
- Adjust chili powder to control heat level to your preference.
- Serve with crusty bread or pita to scoop up the sauce and eggs.
- You can substitute fresh parsley and cilantro with dried herbs if fresh is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
