Shakshuka Recipe Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce for Breakfast

Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern breakfast dish made with poached eggs in a spiced, tomato-based sauce.
It’s quick, easy, and full of bold flavors — perfect for starting your day on a delicious note!
Shakshuka can be enjoyed with warm pita bread, naan, or crusty bread to scoop up every last bit of sauce.

Try this recipe to make Shakshuka just like a pro!

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 2 bell peppers (chopped)
• 4 tomatoes (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Eggs:

• 4 large eggs
• Fresh parsley (chopped)
• Optional: Feta cheese or olives for topping

Preparation Steps by Steps to Guide Shakshuka Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Tomato Sauce

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and bell peppers, sautéing until soft (5-7 minutes).
• Stir in garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and chili flakes (if using). Cook for another minute.
• Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens (about 10 minutes).

Step 2: Poach the Eggs

• Make small wells in the sauce with a spoon.
• Crack an egg into each well.
• Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.

Step 3: Serve

• Garnish with fresh parsley and top with feta cheese or olives if desired.
• Serve with bread and enjoy!

Pro Tips

• If you prefer firmer eggs, cook for a little longer.
• Customize the sauce by adding spinach, zucchini, or other vegetables of your choice.

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• Shakshuka with Feta
• Egg Bhurji

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