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Shakshuka served in cast iron skillet with golden egg yolks and fresh herbs, garnished with crumbled feta and served with crusty bread

Easy Shakshuka Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Small bowls for eggs

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 large bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 8-10 minutes until softened and onion is translucent.
  • Add minced garlic, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Using the back of a spoon, create 6 small wells in the sauce. Crack each egg into a small bowl first, then gently pour into each well.
  • Cover the skillet and cook for 8-12 minutes, depending on how runny you like your egg yolks. For runny yolks, check at 8 minutes; for more set yolks, cook the full 12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese if using. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

Storage tip: Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and reheated before adding eggs. Leftovers keep in fridge for up to 3 days. For meal prep, slightly undercook eggs as they'll continue cooking when reheated.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSodium: 520mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g
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