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Easy Shakshuka

Easy Shakshuka Recipe: Simple One-Skillet Delight in 30 Minutes

Discover the joy of Easy Shakshuka, a vibrant one-skillet dish with poached eggs in a spiced tomato sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 6 large eggs
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the canned tomatoes (juice included), then season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Make wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well. Cover and cook until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny (approximately 5–6 minutes).
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving directly from the skillet with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 12gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize with spices or additional toppings like feta cheese or olives for extra flavor.

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