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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
25 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 minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 (15 ounce cans) diced tomatoes
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add in garlic, cumin, and paprika and toast for 1 minute.
  3. 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.
  4. Create 6 little nests in the tomato mixture to hold the eggs. Crack eggs into prepared holes.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook until eggs whites are set, 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.  Serve hot with sliced bread or flat bread.

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 (18%) 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: 4Servings

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.