The Best Shakshuka
This best shakshuka is a quick, healthy shakshuka recipe made with poached eggs nestled in a spiced tomato sauce. Perfect for any time of day, it's packed with flavor and nutrients!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (28-ounce can) whole peeled tomatoes
- 6 large eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the garlic, paprika, cumin, and chili powder, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour the can of whole peeled tomatoes—including the juice—into the pan. Use a large spoon to break the tomatoes into smaller pieces.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper, and bring it to a simmer.
- Using the back of your spoon, create small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
- Once the eggs are set, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and parsley before serving.