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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
Servings: 3
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 297

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

Equipment

  • Large pan with a lid or skillet

Method
 

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