Description
A delicious and hearty Middle Eastern dish made with poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
✅ 2 tbsp olive oil
✅ 1 onion, finely chopped
✅ 2 garlic cloves, minced
✅ 1 red bell pepper, diced
✅ 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can crushed tomatoes) 🍅
✅ 1 tsp paprika
✅ 1/2 tsp cumin
✅ 1/2 tsp ground coriander
✅ 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
✅ Salt & black pepper to taste 🧂
✅ 4-6 eggs 🥚
✅ Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped 🌿
✅ 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
✅ Crusty bread for serving 🥖
Instructions
🔹 Large skillet or frying pan (preferably cast iron)
🔹 Wooden spoon (for stirring)
🔹 Knife & cutting board (for chopping ingredients)
🔹 Measuring spoons (for spices)
🔹 Lid (to cover and cook eggs properly)
Notes
Adjust the spice level to your preference. Add more cayenne for extra heat or reduce it for a milder taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shakshuka, eggs, tomato sauce, breakfast, spicy