Shakshouka

Name: Shakshouka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Gently poached eggs resting in a warm, spiced tomato and pepper sauce finished with herbs and cheese.

40 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

Middle EasternBreakfastStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
4 eggs
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 1 diced red bell pepper, stirring until softened for about 5 minutes.
3

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Pour in 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5

Create four small wells in the sauce and crack 4 eggs directly into the wells.
6

Cover the skillet and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks remain soft.
7

Sprinkle with 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.

Questions

Can I make Shakshouka dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Shakshouka keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Shakshouka?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Jallab drink
Loubia (Green Bean and Tomato Stew) side
Tamarind Sobolo Cooler drink

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