Easy Shakshuka – Middle Eastern Eggs in a Tomato Sauce

Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern and North African dish that is usually served for breakfast. It’s a simple and nutritious dish made from simmering tomatoes along with onion, garlic, spices and poached eggs. For me, it’s an extremely comforting dish that warms the soul and tastes amazing.

The first time I ordered Shakshuka, I was on a family holiday in Yamba, NSW, a very unexpected place to find it. The waiter brought it out in the pan it was cooked in and it was served with toasted sourdough and Labna! It was a pan of rich, tangy, gooey goodness! I knew I had to perfect my own recipe so that I could share it with all of you!

The recipe couldn’t be simpler. It’s a great vegetarian meal and can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner, whilst still providing a good source of protein and nutrients.

Easy Shakshuka

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  

• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic finely diced
• ⅓ red capsicum diced
• 2 x 500g tins crushed tomatoes
• ½ tsp paprika
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
• ½ tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 eggs

To Serve

• fresh parsley chopped (optional)
• 4 sliced turkish bread toasted

Instructions

 

• Place a large frying pan on medium heat and add oil, onion, garlic and capsicum. Cook until golden and add tomatoes, paprika, cayenne pepper and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stit to combine, add herbs, stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Make four small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each one and season with salt and pepper.
• Cover the frying pan with a lid and let steam for 10-15 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your liking. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with turkish bread.

Notes

You can also make individual Shakshuka in ramekins! Just spoon some sauce into a ramekin, crack an egg, season with salt and pepper and cook in the oven until eggs are to your liking! 

Keyword Budget Meal, Comfort Food, Egg Recipes, Vegetarian

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