Wanna spice up your weekend breakfast routine with a tomato-ey, hearty, Tunisian comfort food? This is the recipe to do just that. It’s Shakshuka: Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce pronounced shak-shoo-kuh…and I’m in love with it!
Shakshuka: Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce
This vibrant dish is so perfect as a slightly passive morning activity and I love it for entertaining weekend guests. Everyone will be so happy to get this one into their belly!
You guys know how I love to break down my recipes into a quick-overview of steps?…because recipes (and new dishes) can be intimidating.
Of course, the official recipe in this post is more detailed, but here’s the overview for this one:
Here’s my elevator pitch for how to make Shakshuka:
- Heat oil and sauté veggies
- Add tomato sauce, paste, and seasonings
- Simmer for a bit
- Add eggs, cover, and simmer a bit more
- Serve
That’s it…no ovens, and no frying. Breakfast couldn’t be easier!
Here are the ingredients I use to make this recipe:
- olive oil
- onion
- bell pepper
- garlic
- canned diced tomatoes
- tomato paste
- cumin
- bay leaf
- salt and pepper
- eggs
- parsely
Here are the tools I use to make this recipe:
- Lodge 12″ skillet
- silicone spatula
If you make this Shakshuka, you’re gonna want my Baked Crostini to scoop it up…like a delicious shovel! It’s so easy to make…all you need is a baguette and some olive oil.
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Traci Antonovich
Yields 4 1-cup servings
Sautéed veggies are simmered with tomato sauce to create a poaching bed for eggs. Make this your next globally-inspired comfort food breakfast.
10 minPrep Time
25 minCook Time
35 minTotal Time
Save RecipeIngredients
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Red Onion (diced)
- 1 large Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1-28oz can Diced Tomatoes (do not drain)
- 4oz Tomato Paste
- 2 pinches Cumin
- Bay Leaf
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- Black Pepper to taste
- 4 Eggs
- 1 Tbsp Dried Parsley
Instructions
In a well-seasoned iron or nonstick skillet over medium flame, heat OLIVE OIL 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 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).
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 (this time frame greatly depends on your preference for yolk ‘doneness’).
Notes
Notes: Garnish with Feta Cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
Traci Antonovich
About my recipes: Minimal meat & more plants!
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