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Shakshuka Recipe (Easy & Traditional)
Shakshuka is a savory poached egg dish in a spiced tomato, onion, and red bell pepper sauce. The sauce is flavored with garlic, paprika, cumin, and a touch of chili powder, simmered until thick. Eggs are cracked into wells in the sauce and gently cooked until softly set. Fresh cilantro and parsley finish the dish with herbal brightness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
146 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 4 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (28-ounce can) whole peeled tomatoes
- 6 egg large
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cilantro chopped, small bunch; fresh
- 1 parsley chopped, small bunch, fresh
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add garlic and spices and cook an additional minute.
- Pour the can of tomatoes and juice into the pan and break down the tomatoes using a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Use your large spoon to make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well. Cook the eggs for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking. You can also cover the pan with a lid to expedite the eggs cooking.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and parsley before serving.
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Notes
- Consider adding crumbled feta or goat cheese topping if dairy is acceptable for extra creaminess.
- Serve with pita bread or avocado slices for a more complete meal.
- Use a stainless steel pan instead of cast iron to prevent metallic flavors and protect pan seasoning from the acidic tomato sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
256mg
(11%)
Potassium
409mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1371IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1371IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.