Shakshuka Recipe
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Shakshuka Recipe
Description
The Shakshuka Recipe features a blend of olive oil sautéed onion, red bell pepper, and garlic combined with diced or crushed tomatoes infused with cumin, paprika, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. This mixture simmers to develop a rich and slightly spicy tomato sauce. Four eggs are cracked directly into the sauce and cooked until the whites set but the yolks remain soft, allowing for a creamy texture when broken into. Fresh cilantro is sprinkled on top to lend herbal freshness. Serving the dish with crusty bread or pita complements the saucy eggs, making it convenient to savor the flavors and textures.
The spices used provide warmth and subtle complexity without overpowering the core elements of tomato and egg. The cooking method gently poaches the eggs in the sauce, which results in silky whites and luscious yolks. The combination of tender vegetables, fragrant spices, and wholesome eggs creates a nourishing yet approachable dish that works well for breakfast, brunch, or light dinner.
Variations can include adding feta cheese for creaminess or stirring in red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for an extra spicy kick. Meat additions like beef or lamb can also be incorporated to enhance richness. The tomato base can be adjusted for chunkier or smoother texture by choosing diced or crushed tomatoes accordingly.
This dish showcases how simple ingredients can produce a satisfying meal through careful layering of flavors and straightforward cooking techniques.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces tomato diced or crushed
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 egg
- 1/4 cup cilantro fresh leaves
- crusty bread or pita bread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook until soft.
- Add tomatoes, cumin, paprika, nutmeg, and cayenne. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Make small wells for the eggs. Crack an egg into each well. Sprinkle a little salt on the eggs if desired. Cook until the egg whites are firm, but the yolks are still soft. Sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve with crusty bread or pita bread for dipping.
Notes
- Feta cheese can be added for creaminess and tang.
- Adjust spice levels with red pepper flakes or smoked paprika as preferred.
- Beef or lamb can be incorporated for a heartier version.
- Choose diced tomatoes for chunkier sauce or crushed tomatoes for smoother texture.
- Serve with crusty bread or pita to soak up the sauce and runny yolks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 807mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2597IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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