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Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with this easy-to-make Shakshuka recipe! Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this dish features poached eggs in a spiced tomato sauce with onions, chili peppers, and various herbs and spices.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
How Many Servings?
5 servings
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| 3 cloves garlic minced | |
| ½ large onion chopped | |
| 1 cup diced yellow pepper + diced orange pepper. You can also add red or green peppers. | |
| 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno pepper | |
| 5 large tomatoes ripe and diced | |
| 1/4 cup water | |
| 5 large eggs | |
| ¼ cup ditched kalamata olives | |
| ½ cup shredded halloumi cheese | |
| ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil |
Spices
| one teaspoon of each salt, black pepper, turmeric, and Aleppo pepper. Save a pinch of the Aleppo pepper to sprinkle on top and Italian parsley. |
Preparation
1
Sauté the Aromatics
Before you start, grab all your ingredients and measure them out. A little prep goes a long way to make this easy shakshuka recipe come together effortlessly! Add olive oil to a large, semi-deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.
Before you start, grab all your ingredients and measure them out. A little prep goes a long way to make this easy shakshuka recipe come together effortlessly! Add olive oil to a large, semi-deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.
2
Add the Heat & Spice
Stir in the diced bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño, and spices. Sauté everything for about 1 minute until fragrant—this step builds the bold flavor base for your shakshuka.
Stir in the diced bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño, and spices. Sauté everything for about 1 minute until fragrant—this step builds the bold flavor base for your shakshuka.
3
Simmer the Sauce
Add the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Let the mixture cook for about 5 minutes, then pour in ¼ cup of water. Mix well, cover the skillet, and let it simmer on low heat for around 30 minutes to deepen the flavors.
Add the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Let the mixture cook for about 5 minutes, then pour in ¼ cup of water. Mix well, cover the skillet, and let it simmer on low heat for around 30 minutes to deepen the flavors.
4
Add the Eggs
By now, your tomato sauce should be thick and rich. Use the back of a spoon to make small wells in the sauce. Crack each egg into a small bowl first, then gently pour it into a well. Repeat for the remaining eggs, spacing them evenly in the skillet.
By now, your tomato sauce should be thick and rich. Use the back of a spoon to make small wells in the sauce. Crack each egg into a small bowl first, then gently pour it into a well. Repeat for the remaining eggs, spacing them evenly in the skillet.
5
Finish & Serve
Top the dish with Kalamata olives and shredded cheese. To cook the eggs, either transfer the skillet to a preheated oven or cover it with a lid and continue on the stovetop. Traditionally, the eggs are served over-easy, but feel free to cook them to your liking—my husband prefers them more set! Once done, sprinkle with chopped parsley, serve warm, and enjoy this comforting Mediterranean dish.
Top the dish with Kalamata olives and shredded cheese. To cook the eggs, either transfer the skillet to a preheated oven or cover it with a lid and continue on the stovetop. Traditionally, the eggs are served over-easy, but feel free to cook them to your liking—my husband prefers them more set! Once done, sprinkle with chopped parsley, serve warm, and enjoy this comforting Mediterranean dish.
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
How to Store Tomatoes and Eggs
Tomatoes and eggs are a great leftover dish. Some people even believe it tastes better on the second day since all spices will have time to absorb more into the eggs. By the second day, the ingredients will have more time to homogenize and create a depth of flavor. To store the leftovers, place them in a tightly sealed container and store them in the refrigerator. It can last for about 5-7 days.
How to Reheat Tomatoes and Eggs
Heating them on a stove is the best way to reheat this dish. This is because the dish contains eggs, which may get rubbery if heated in the microwave. Using a stove will also allow the dish to heat up more evenly.