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Pan-fried eggs with tomato sauce and feta cheese, garnished with cilantro.

Shakshuka

Chef Jenn
Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean favorite made with eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. Perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1-2 jalapenos or spicy red peppers, sub with diced green bell pepper if you want
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 28 ounce tomatoes diced
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 6 eggs
  • Crumbled feta
  • Crusty bread for serving

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and peppers; sauté 6–7 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in tomatoes, crush gently, and simmer uncovered for 10–30 minutes.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of cilantro.
  • Make 6 small wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well.
  • Spoon sauce lightly over the whites. Cover and cook at a gentle simmer for 5-6 minutes, until whites are set and yolks are soft.
  • Remove from heat and rest 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with feta and remaining cilantro. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Want it spicier? Use two jalapeños or a serrano chili pepper. For milder shakshuka, stick with bell peppers.
  • Don’t rush the sauce simmering; longer cooking brings out deeper, richer flavors.
  • Crack the eggs into a small bowl first before adding to the skillet to avoid broken yolks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg and sauceCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2751IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword eggs in tomato sauce, Mediterranean brunch, shakshuka, spicy tomato eggs
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