Spicy Shakshuka

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

Shakshuka loosely translates to “all mixed up” in Arabic. It’s originally a North African dish featuring poached eggs in a flavorful tomato sauce. Simply simmer canned tomatoes with onions, bell pepper and chili flakes, then poach eggs directly in the sauce. Serve with bread to soak up the rich, spicy goodness.

Total Time:

30 minutes

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil (or whatever oil you have on hand)

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 large white or yellow onion, chopped

  • 1 bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 tsp. ground coriander

  • 1 tsp. paprika

  • 12 tsp. cumin

  • Red pepper flakes to taste

  • 28 oz. can tomatoes

  • 12 cup tomato sauce

  • 4-6 eggs

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Parsley for garnish

  • Bread or pita for serving

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Heat oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add onions and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add bell peppers and spices. Cook until the vegetables have softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Add canned tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring temperature up to medium. Cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook for another 10 minutes to reduce the mixture a bit. Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust spice level by adding more red pepper flakes if desired.

  • Step 3

    Once flavor is to your liking, cook the eggs. Using a large spoon, make six wells in the tomato mixture. Gently crack an egg into each spot.

  • Step 4

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet and cook until the egg whites are set. Garnish and serve with bread or pita if desired.

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