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Easy Shakshuka Recipe

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A simple and flavorful North African-inspired dish featuring poached eggs simmered in a spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting meal any time of day.

Ingredients

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For the Shakshuka Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes

For the Eggs and Garnish

  • 6 eggs
  • Freshly chopped cilantro, to garnish
  • Freshly chopped parsley, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the finely diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent and soft.
  2. Add spices and tomatoes: Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, cumin, and salt. Cook briefly until fragrant, then add the crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to low to allow the sauce to simmer gently.
  3. Poach the eggs: Use the back of a spoon to create small wells in the tomato sauce and carefully crack an egg into each hole. Cover the pan with a lid, and cook the eggs until they reach your preferred level of doneness. About 3-5 minutes for runny (over easy), 6-8 minutes for medium, and 9-12 minutes for firm (over hard) yolks.
  4. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle a generous amount of freshly chopped cilantro and parsley over the cooked shakshuka. Serve warm, ideally with pita bread or enjoy straight from the pan with a fork.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by adding chili flakes or fresh chilies if desired.
  • Covering the pan is important to ensure eggs cook evenly through steam.
  • Serve with crusty bread or pita for dipping and soaking up the sauce.
  • Fresh herbs add brightness and freshness, but you can substitute with dried herbs if fresh unavailable.
  • Leftover shakshuka can be refrigerated and gently reheated on the stovetop.

Keywords: shakshuka, eggs in tomato sauce, Middle Eastern breakfast, North African recipe, poached eggs, easy breakfast, healthy breakfast

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