Shakshooka

Shakshooka
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    21

A vibrant and flavorful Middle Eastern and North African dish where eggs are poached in a simmering sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices. This Shakshooka recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Cholesterol
    164 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    295 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and jalapeno; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent. (Approx. 5 minutes)

02

Step

Add the bell pepper and tomatoes. Cook the vegetables until the tomatoes have broken down and released their juices. (Approx. 10 minutes)

03

Step

Stir in the sweet paprika, hot paprika, salt, and pepper and let the mixture simmer. (Approx. 3 minutes)

04

Step

Add the tomato paste and water and mix well.

05

Step

When the vegetables have a sauce-like consistency, add the saffron and parsley. Crack the eggs on top of the sauce (as though you're making sunnyside-up eggs); cover the pan and let the eggs cook until the yolks reach your desired consistency. (Approx. 10-15 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider using fire-roasted tomatoes.
Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or eggplant.
Serve with crusty bread or pita for dipping into the sauce.
A dollop of Greek yogurt or labneh adds a cool, creamy contrast.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Gretchen Sawayn

    The cook time for the eggs was perfect. Runny yolks are a must!

  • Veronica Heidenreich

    I've made this several times, and it's always a hit! I love how easy it is to customize with different veggies.

  • Cielo Sanford

    I didn't have saffron, so I used a pinch of turmeric for color. It still tasted great.

  • Dashawn Wunsch

    My family loved this! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

  • Elroy Wunsch

    This recipe is fantastic! The flavors are so rich and comforting. I added a pinch of cumin for extra depth.

  • Macie Wunsch

    I added some feta cheese on top before serving, and it was amazing!

  • Ludwig Buckridge

    Easy to follow and delicious! I served it with crusty bread for dipping.

  • Leda Waelchi

    I found it a little too spicy with the jalapeno and 2 tablespoons of hot paprika. I'll reduce the amount next time.

  • Margarett Boehm

    The saffron really elevates this dish. I used canned diced tomatoes, and it worked perfectly.

  • Claude Cronin

    This is my new go-to breakfast recipe! So much better than plain scrambled eggs.

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