4 from 3 votes
Classic Shakshuka
Eggs are poached in a spicy tomato stew in this Israeli version of the infamous Shakshuka. Perfect for brunch, lunch, breakfast, or dinner! You can't go wrong with shakshuka!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
221 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 medium jalapeño minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 (15 ounce cans) diced tomatoes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 large egg
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add in onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno and saute 5 to 7 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add in garlic, cumin, and paprika and toast for 1 minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Continue at a simmer for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees while you wait.
- Create 6 little nests in the tomato mixture to hold the eggs. Crack eggs into prepared holes.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook until eggs whites are set, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with sliced bread or flat bread.
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Notes
- You can also add 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese on top with the cilantro as a variation.
Nutrition Information
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
245mg
(82%)
Sodium
555mg
(23%)
Potassium
626mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1840IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
64.9mg
(72%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 245mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 555mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 626mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1840IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 64.9mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.