Shakshuka is a delicious popular one-pan dish from the Middle East. It consists of eggs bedded in a savory tomato sauce seasoned with cumin, paprika, herbs, and mild chili flakes. It's easy to make, customizable, and perfect for sharing with friends and family for brunch or as a dinner option with roasted bread or baked potatoes.
Cumin, smoked paprika, mild Marash chili flakes, marjoram, basil
Optional Topping
Fried bacon stripsthinly sliced
Grated cheese of your likingfor instance: parmesan, Romano, cheddar
Fresh chopped parsley or basil
Suggested Sides
Fresh roasted garlic bread
Couscous, rice, or quinoa
Baked potatoes
Instructions
Chop bell pepper into small or medium pieces to your liking.
In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
Fry onions until they turn translucent.
Add garlic and fry for 1 minute.
Add bell pepper and salt to taste. Fry for 5 to 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes, Shakshuka spices, and salt & pepper to taste. Mix well.
Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 15 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and released their juice.
With a tablespoon, form a little well in the sauce and crack one egg into the well. Continue with the remaining eggs.
Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the eggs whites are set but the yolks are still running or cooked to your liking.
Serve
Serve with your preferred toppings (optional) and sides.
Enjoy!
Notes
Substitute fresh tomatoes with 1-2 cups chopped canned tomato or tomato puree (unflavored) and let it cook over low heat until the sauce thickens.Adapt the recipe to your liking:(1) Though eggs are a key ingredient to this dish, you can substitute them with tofu cubes, crumbled cheese, bacon strips, or thinly sliced sausages.(2) Substitute with 2 cups of chopped vegetables, e.g., green asparagus, zucchini, eggplants, pumpkin, leek, sweet potatoes, or mushrooms.Optionally, add hot chilies, finely chopped.