Shakshuka Recipe

Shakshuka is a savory dish made with poached eggs and tomato sauce that is often spiced with cumin. There are many disputes whether this dish originated in Libya or Israel. I personally don’t know where it originated, therefore I don’t make any claims. All I know is this is “my version” of this delicious breakfast. I love to top mine with freshly chopped cilantro and dip warm pita bread into the spiced tomato sauce. If you love the flavor of cumin in your food, this dish might just become a new favorite for you! 

Ingredients for shakshuka

• eggs
• onion
• red bell pepper
• tomato
• garlic
• spices
• feta cheese

How to make shakshuka

1 . In a skillet, bring 2 tbsp olive to medium heat then sauté garlic and onion until translucent. 

2 . Add the chopped bell pepper, jalapeño, cumin, paprika, and cayenne. Sauté for another 5 minutes.

3 . Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Sauté on medium low heat for about 10 minutes. 

4 . Make 6 small wells in the tomato mixture using the back of a spoon. Drop 1 egg in each well. 

5 . Bake at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or until the egg whites are no longer translucent. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and crumbled feta cheese. 

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Shakshuka Recipe

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

Servings: 3

Author: Dina

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 small red jalapeño
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 6 eggs
• 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. In a skillet, bring 2 tbsp olive to medium heat then sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
2. Add the chopped bell pepper, jalapeño, cumin, paprika, and cayenne. Sauté for another 5 minutes.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Sauté on medium low heat for about 10 minutes.
4. Make 6 small welts in the tomato mixture using the back of a spoon. Drop 1 egg in each welt.
5. Bake at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or until the egg whites are no longer translucent. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and crumbled feta cheese.