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Shakshuka topped with feta, avocado, and cilantro on a wooden tray.
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Shakshuka Recipe

Shakshuka, or poached eggs in tomato sauce, is a savory and hearty meal for breakfast or brunch. Simple to make, healthy, and filling.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 1 serving
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ yellow bell pepper (you can use any color bell pepper) seeded and diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 ¼ cup fresh chopped tomatoes with the juices
  • ¼ cup tomato puree
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flake (optional)

Topping and Garnish

  • 1 - 2 tablespoons feta cheese (or to taste)
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • olive oil drizzle (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉.
  • Peel and dice your tomatoes until you have 2 cups of diced tomatoes.
  • Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a small cast iron skillet, stainless steel, or an oven-safe non-stick pan (8-inch). Once it's hot, add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chopped bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Continue by adding the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds to a minute until it is fragrant and the onion is translucent.
  • Add the tomato paste and spices, and cook for 30 more seconds, stirring often.
  • Pour the tomatoes and juice into the pan and break down the tomatoes using a large spoon.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, and bring the sauce to a simmer (about 1 minute).
  • Use the spoon to make two small holes or wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well.
  • Place the skillet into the oven and bake the eggs for 8 minutes, then add some crumbled feta cheese on top and continue to cook for 3 or 5 minutes more, until the eggs are cooked to your liking. The egg whites will be cooked through, and the yolks runny. (If you want them well done, it will take a few more minutes.)
  • Remove from the oven and top with additional feta cheese, cilantro, avocado, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 372mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1335IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 4mg