Shakshuka
You'll love traditional shakshuka: poached eggs nestled in spicy tomato sauce redolent with peppers and onions, topped with briny feta, and served with crisp toast.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 medium onion)
- 1 large red or green bell pepper, finely diced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes (low or no sodium preferred)
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese, optional
- Toasted bread slices for serving
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan (that has a cover available), heat oil over medium heat.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add onion, red bell pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until peppers are softened and onions are translucent.1 cup chopped yellow onion , 1 large red or green bell pepper, finely diced, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Add garlic, paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for one minute or until garlic is fragrant.2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cover partially and simmer for 5 minutes.1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
- Make six wells in the tomato sauce and crack eggs into each well (crack into a small bowl first if you’re not confident in your egg cracking skills).6 large eggs
- Cover and cook for 4 to 8 minutes or until egg whites are set and egg yolks are cooked to your liking.
- Taste, and season with more salt and pepper as desired.
- Garnish with parsley and cheese, if using. Serve with toasted bread, if desired.¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese, optional, Toasted bread slices for serving
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Notes
- Meal prep idea: Make tomato sauce. Freeze or refrigerate in individual containers. To reheat: Put frozen tomato sauce in small skillet. Heat gently until hot. Add egg.
- Whole30: omit cheese and bread.
- Nutrition information does not include bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1egg | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1970IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg
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