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Description
Shakshuka is a flavorful North African dish of poached eggs in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce. It’s perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and spices. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Make small wells in the sauce and crack eggs into them.
- Cover and cook until egg whites are set, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes to control the heat level.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- You can add feta cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg