Shakshuka Recipe (Easy & Traditional)

Shakshuka Recipe (Easy & Traditional)

from downshiftology.com
30 min
6 servings

Shakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern meal of poached eggs in a simmering tomato sauce with spices. It's easy, healthy and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Watch the video above to see how quickly it comes together!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 6 large eggs
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 small bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and spices and cook an additional minute.

  3. 3

    Pour the can of tomatoes and juice into the pan and break down the tomatoes using a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Use your large spoon to make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well. Cover the pan and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking.

  5. 5

    Garnish with chopped cilantro and parsley.