Shakshuka
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 30 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Bright colors and bubbling sauce fill the pan with Shakshuka, making this classic skillet meal something families look forward to sharing. Those poached eggs nestled right in the tomato sauce look pretty inviting...especially with the pops of red peppers and a sprinkling of bold spices that bring everything together. Full of spicy notes from cumin and paprika, each bite is more than just good—it’s packed with hearty flavor and just enough sweet-tart tang to keep everyone reaching back for seconds. For a real crowd-pleaser, Shakshuka is a winner at any weekend brunch or as a simple, delicious Middle Eastern breakfast. People of all ages enjoy the way the fluffy egg yolk mixes with the robust sauce, creating a comforting main dish that feels really satisfying. Even the simplest table feels a little more special when this beautiful pan goes down in the middle—DELICIOUS and warming, every single time.
Busy weeknights work well with Shakshuka since this easy shakshuka recipe covers breakfast, lunch, or dinner in one tasty meal (plus, fewer dishes for cleanup is always NICE for families). The versatile flavors pair up perfectly with crusty bread, pita, or even some fresh greens right on the side...don’t forget that extra feta for a little creamy goodness. You can easily switch things up with toppings like olives or a dash of hot sauce—home cooks get tons of flexibility, and regular bakers find it simple to match the meal to whatever’s in the fridge. Friends and family appreciate how this comforting, one-pan favorite makes them feel taken care of. Whether it’s part of an easy brunch tradition or the highlight of a regular dinner, Shakshuka brings big taste and nice presentation to every table. No wonder so many home cooks keep this Shakshuka as a go-to—reliable, family-friendly, always really good.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Eggs 4
- Red peppers 1
- Onions 1
- Tomato purée 0.8 cup (200 g)
- Harissa 1 spoonful
- Cumin 1 tsp - level
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Green Peperoncino 1 pinch
- Extra virgin olive oil 1 filo
- Parsley 1 tuft - or coriander
- Water 0.42 cup (100 g)
How to prepare Shakshuka
To prepare the shakshuka, start by peeling the onion and finely chopping it 1, then wash the pepper, cut it in half 2, and remove the stem, seeds, and inner filaments 3.
Then begin slicing it 4 until thin slices are obtained 5. Pour a drizzle of oil into a non-stick pan and heat it up 6.
Next, start to cook the chopped onion 7, let it soften on low heat 8, and add the peppers 9.
At this point, after giving it a stir 10, add a pinch of chili pepper 11 and the tomato puree 12.
Pour in some water 13 and then season with paprika 14 and cumin 15.
Add the harissa 16, the salt 17, and stir again to flavor 18.
Now cover with the lid, continue cooking over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally 19. Now wash and chop a bunch of parsley (or cilantro) 20 and set it aside, you will need it at the end of cooking 21.
All that remains is to pour the eggs one at a time 22, being careful not to break the yolks 23, cook them for about 3 or 4 minutes, at the end of cooking, the white should be white and the yolk very creamy. Adjust the salt 24.
Once the eggs are ready 25, add the freshly chopped parsley 26, turn off the heat, and serve the shakshuka hot 27.