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Shakshuka

Shakshuka Recipe

Shakshuka is a middle eastern dish that is full of flavor. Eggs poached in delicious and rich tomatoes sauce. I like to serve 2 eggs per serving. This recipe makes 3 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 3
Calories 297 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pan with a lid or skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ large onion
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 26 oz san marzano style tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp harissa mix
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika

Instructions
 

  • Dice pepper and onion
  • To a preheated pan add half of a tbs of olive oil
  • Add chopped veggies and season with salt and pepper and some sweet paprika
  • Cook for 15 minutes uncovered until the vegetables become translucent
  • Add additional half a tbs of olive oil
  • Add 3 cloves of garlic - minced
  • Cook for additional 10 minutes on low heat until the peppers and onion become sweet and soft
  • Add tomatoes, harissa mix, salt and pepper and cook uncovered until sauce thickens
  • Create little indentation in the sauce to fit the eggs
  • Add eggs into the spaces
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes on a low heat for soft cooked eggs (add more time for harder yolks)
  • Sprinkle with parsley
Keyword eggs in tomato sauce, shakshuka