🍅 Mediterranean Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spiced Tomato Sauce)

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

For the Tomato Base

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can crushed tomatoes)

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika for deeper flavor

  

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For the Eggs

• 4–6 eggs

• Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)

• Optional: feta cheese

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sauté the Aromatics

• Heat olive oil in a pan.

• Add diced onions and sauté until soft.

• Add bell peppers and cook for 3–4 minutes.

• Add minced garlic and cook another minute.

2. Build the Tomato Sauce

Add:

• chopped tomatoes

• tomato paste

• paprika

• cumin

  

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• chili flakes

• salt & pepper

Stir well and cook for 10–12 minutes, until tomatoes break down and sauce thickens.

3. Create Wells & Add Eggs

• Make small wells in the sauce.

• Crack 1 egg into each well.

• Reduce heat to low and cover the pan.

Cook until:

• Runny eggs: 6–7 minutes

• Fully cooked yolks: 8–10 minutes

4. Garnish & Serve

Top with:

• Fresh parsley or cilantro

• Optional: crumbled feta

  

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• Drizzle of olive oil

Serve with:

• Pita bread

• Crusty bread

• Naan

• Garlic bread

• Or enjoy as is!

⭐ Chef Tips

• Add spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.

• Add 1–2 chopped green chilies for spicy shakshuka.

• Use a cast-iron or deep pan for best results.