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is a delicious North African and Middle Eastern dish featuring poached eggs in a flavorful, spiced tomato and pepper sauce. It’s typically served for breakfast or brunch but can be enjoyed any time of the day. Here’s a simple recipe
Shakshuka
Course: BreakfastCuisine: North African, Middle EasternDifficulty: moderateServings
2
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
250
kcalIngredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes
Salt & pepper to taste
4-6 eggs
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Feta cheese (optional, for topping)
Directions
- Sauté veggies:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until soft (5-7 mins). - Add spices & tomatoes:
Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10-15 mins until thickened. - Add eggs:
Make small wells in the sauce and crack eggs into them. Cover the pan and cook for 5-8 mins (until eggs are set to your liking). - Garnish & serve:
Sprinkle with fresh herbs and feta (if using). Serve hot with crusty bread or pita.
Notes
- Add spinach, kale, or zucchini for extra veggies.
- Top with merguez sausage or chorizo for a meaty version.
- For a green shakshuka, replace tomatoes with leafy greens and herbs.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories250
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
16g
25%
- Saturated Fat 3g 15%
- Cholesterol 185mg 62%
- Sodium 500mg 21%
- Potassium 500mg 15%
- Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
- Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
- Sugars 9g
- Protein 15g 30%
- Calcium 80%
- Iron 3%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
