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Published: Mar 20, 2016 · Updated: Mar 24, 2021 by The Kitchen Girl

Easy Shakshuka Recipe

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Easy Shakshuka Recipe - poached eggs in tomato sauce and vegetables. Enjoy this scrumptious Mediterranean comfort dish for breakfast or dinner. It's perfect for entertaining weekend guests!

shakshuka in black skillet on gray background

Shakshuka is a vibrant, savory dish that makes for an easygoing morning or evening meal. I especially love it when entertaining visitors. It's loaded with tomato flavor and doesn't weigh you down like pasta sometimes can. The eggs add protein, flavor, and a silky texture making this dish one of our favorite skillet meals.

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1) Shakshuka recipe ingredients
2) How to make Shakshuka
3) Other easy breakfast recipes
4) Shakshuka

Shakshuka recipe ingredients

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • fresh garlic
  • canned diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
  • tomato paste
  • cumin
  • bay leaf
  • salt and pepper
  • eggs
  • parsley

How to make Shakshuka

  1. Heat oil and sauté veggies
  2. Add tomato sauce, paste, and seasonings
  3. Simmer for a bit
  4. Add eggs, cover, and simmer a bit more
  5. Serve warm with sliced bread or baked crostini

Recommended tools

  • Lodge 12" skillet
  • silicone spatula

Other easy breakfast recipes

  • Vegetarian Crustless Quiche
  • Asparagus Bacon Egg Casserole [Air Fryer or Oven]
  • Easy Dutch Baby Pancake

Shakshuka

Easy Shakshuka Recipe - poached eggs in tomato sauce and vegetables. Enjoy this scrumptious Mediterranean comfort dish for breakfast or dinner. It's perfect for entertaining weekend guests!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 1-cup servings
Author: Traci The Kitchen Girl

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ medium Red Onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce can) Crushed Tomatoes, or other canned tomatoes
  • ½ (6 ounce can) Tomato Paste
  • ⅛ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley

Instructions
 

How to make Shakshuka sauce

  • Heat OLIVE OIL in a 10" skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 2 min).
  • Add RED ONIONS, RED BELL PEPPER, and GARLIC; saute until tender (5 minutes).
  • Gently fold in DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO PASTE, CUMIN, BAY LEAF, SALT, and PEPPER; stir to combine.
  • Turn heat to low; cover; allow the mixture to simmer 10-20 minutes until tomato sauce thickens; stir as needed (and don't be afraid to add a little water if you feel like the moisture content needs a boost).

To poach the eggs

  • Using a large spoon, create divots in the surface of tomato mixture, evenly spaced; gently crack EGGS into these divots; top with DRIED PARSLEY.
  • Cover skillet and allow to simmer 8-15 minutes, or until the eggs reach your desired yolk doneness.
  • Serve warm; garnish with Feta Cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
Tried this recipe? I'd love your review!Visit the comments below and tell me how it went.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1493IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.

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  1. Andrea Metlika says

    August 14, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    I have family in Turkey and this is a favorite there. It looks fantastic.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      August 14, 2019 at 6:34 pm

      Thanks, Andrea! Lucky you to have family in Turkey! I'd love to visit someday 🙂

  2. Katherine says

    August 14, 2019 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    Such a tasty looking shakshuka! Bookmarking for brunch at the weekend!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      August 14, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks so much, Katherine! Shakshuka is the perfect weekend brunch item! Hope you love it 🙂

  3. Jessica Formicola says

    August 14, 2019 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    I've never made Shakshuka, but man does it look good! I can't wait to try it this weekend!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      August 14, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks, Jessica! Shakshuka really is the perfect weekend breakfast 🙂

  4. Raia Todd says

    August 14, 2019 at 11:17 am

    5 stars
    My family will love this! It looks so delicious.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      August 14, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks Raia! Hope they do love it! 🙂

  5. Irina says

    August 14, 2019 at 11:09 am

    5 stars
    What a genius idea for breakfast! The combo of poached eggs with tomato sauce sounds delicious! I am going to make it on the weekend. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      August 14, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks Irina! I didn't invent this one, but I sure do love to eat it 🙂

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