Shakshuka Recipe (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Shakshuka Recipe (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

from chilipeppermadness.com
45 min
2 servings

Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce, perfect for breakfast or any time of day, a healthy, easy dish to make.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1-2 spicy peppers (chopped – Use a couple jalapenos or spicy red peppers (optional, for extra spicy))
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika ((use hot, sweet, or smoked - add cayenne pepper for extra spicy))
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 28- ounce can whole tomatoes (or equivalent of fresh tomatoes) (chopped (fire roasted tomatoes are GREAT here))
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 6 eggs
  • Crumbled feta (or other crumbly white cheese) cheese and fresh chopped herbs for topping, hot sauce to taste
  • Crusty bread, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a 10-inch skillet to medium heat and add olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add onion and peppers. Cook them down 6-7 minutes, until they are nicely browned and beginning to caramelize.

  3. 3

    Add garlic, paprika, cumin, cumin, and salt and pepper. Cook another minute.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and break apart with a wooden spoon.

  5. 5

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes to let the flavors develop nicely.

  6. 6

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro.

  7. 7

    With a small spoon, form 6 small indentations for the eggs. Crack the eggs into the indentations. Spoon a bit of the sauce over the egg whites to help them set and cover.

  8. 8

    Simmer, covered, about 7-8 minutes, or until the eggs whites have set.

  9. 9

    Remove from heat and let sit a couple more minutes for the yolks to set to your preference.

  10. 10

    Top with remaining cilantro and crumbled feta cheese. Serve with crusty bread. And hot sauce to taste!