Description
Hearty shakshuka from Israel blends eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce with aromatic herbs and peppers. Mediterranean comfort emerges through simple ingredients and bold flavors you can savor in just one delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 eggs
- 1 can (28 oz / 794 g) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- ¼ cup (40 g) crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup (120 g) vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 anaheim peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- Fresh pita bread
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high, introducing onions and bell peppers. Caramelize until golden brown, releasing sweet aromatics and developing deep flavor complexity.
- Develop Sauce: Incorporate diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and spice blend of cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, concentrating flavors and creating a rich, velvety foundation.
- Egg Placement: Gently crack whole eggs directly into the simmering sauce, positioning them evenly to ensure uniform cooking. Cover skillet with a tight lid, allowing steam to softly cook egg whites while preserving luxuriously runny yolks.
- Finalize and Plate: Monitor eggs until whites are perfectly set but yolks remain gloriously golden. Remove from heat and embellish with freshly chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately alongside warm pita bread, presenting a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with color and taste.
Notes
- Skillet Selection: Choose a heavy-bottomed pan to distribute heat evenly and prevent burning of delicate sauce ingredients.
- Spice Balance: Adjust spice quantities to personal taste, but maintain proportions to preserve authentic Shakshouka flavor profile.
- Egg Doneness Control: Watch eggs carefully during final cooking stage to achieve desired yolk consistency – runny or firm based on preference.
- Serving Strategy: Consume immediately after preparation to enjoy optimal texture and temperature of eggs and sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg