Easy Shakshuka Recipe (Mediterranean-Style Eggs)
This easy shakshuka recipe features poached eggs in a rich, spiced tomato sauce – perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6 large eggs
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the tomatoes and break them up with a spoon. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into them.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs are just set.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately with warm crusty bread.