Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern and North African dish made with poached eggs in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce. It's usually seasoned with spices like cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, and often served with crusty bread for dipping. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 eggs
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Using a spoon, create small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet and let the eggs cook to your desired doneness, about 5-7 minutes for runny yolks.
- Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Serve the Shakshuka hot with crusty bread for dipping and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 327mg (109%)Sodium: 139mg (6%)Potassium: 443mg (13%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 1677IU (34%)Vitamin C: 52mg (63%)Calcium: 99mg (10%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
