Shakshuka
If there’s one dish I could eat any time of day, it’s Shakshuka—a warm skillet of jammy tomatoes, sweet red peppers, earthy spices, and perfectly poached eggs. It’s cozy, colorful, and just the kind of meal that turns a slow brunch or even a rushed Tuesday morning into something that feels intentional.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
- ½ yellow or white onion diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Crusty bread or pita for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and crushed garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and aromatic.½ yellow or white onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, 1 red bell pepper
- Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, and harissa paste. Let the spices bloom for about 30 seconds to deepen their flavor.1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon harissa paste
- Pour in the canned tomatoes and gently break them up with a spoon or your hands. Season with salt and simmer the mixture uncovered for 10–12 minutes, until the sauce has reduced slightly.28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes, ½ teaspoon salt
- Once thickened, use the back of a spoon to make 4 little wells in the sauce. Carefully crack an egg into each well.4 eggs
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5–7 minutes, depending on how runny you like your yolks. Check them at 5 minutes for soft centers, or go to 8 for firm.
- Once the eggs are set to your liking, remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, cilantro, and crumbled feta.½ cup feta cheese, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Serve hot with warm pita or crusty sourdough. Spoon, swipe, and enjoy every bite.Crusty bread or pita
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1610IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 3mg