Name: Hearty Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional); 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp Tomato paste; 4 whole Eggs; 0.75 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Hearty Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

BreakfastVegetarianQuick & Easy

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
Onion, chopped	1 medium	11	0g	3g	0g
Red bell pepper, chopped	1 medium	8	0g	2g	0g
Garlic cloves, minced	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
Cumin	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Paprika	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Cayenne pepper (optional)	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Canned crushed tomatoes	28 oz	64	3g	14g	1g
Tomato paste	1 tbsp	3	0g	1g	0g
Eggs	4 whole	63	6g	0g	4g
Salt	0.75 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped	2 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
Onion, chopped	1 medium	11	0g	3g	0g
Red bell pepper, chopped	1 medium	8	0g	2g	0g
Garlic cloves, minced	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
Cumin	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Paprika	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Cayenne pepper (optional)	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Canned crushed tomatoes	28 oz	64	3g	14g	1g
Tomato paste	1 tbsp	3	0g	1g	0g
Eggs	4 whole	63	6g	0g	4g
Salt	0.75 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped	2 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Step 2
Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 4
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Step 5
Make four wells in the tomato sauce. Crack an egg into each well. Season the eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Cover the skillet and cook for 8-12 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and yolks are cooked to your desired consistency (runny or firm).
Step 7
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve hot, directly from the skillet, with crusty bread for dipping.