Description
Moroccan shakshouka brings spicy tomato magic to your breakfast table with eggs nestled in a zesty pepper and onion sauce. Mediterranean comfort arrives quickly, promising a satisfying meal that delights with bold flavors and simple ingredients you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6–8 eggs
Vegetables and Spices:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 Anaheim peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 28-ounce (794 g) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Liquid and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup (120 g) vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup (40 g) crumbled feta cheese, for topping
- Fresh pita bread, for serving
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor foundation by heating olive oil in a spacious, deep skillet over medium-high temperature. Introduce chopped onions, Anaheim peppers, and jalapeño, sautéing until vegetables transform into a golden-tinged, tender medley, approximately 7 minutes.
- Cascade diced tomatoes and vegetable broth into the skillet, creating a vibrant sauce base. Integrate ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Allow the mixture to gently simmer, occasionally stirring, until the sauce condenses and thickens over 20 to 22 minutes.
- Craft delicate wells within the robust tomato sauce using a spoon. Delicately nestle eggs into these pockets, maintaining their structural integrity. Cloak the skillet with a lid, enabling eggs to poach for 6 to 8 minutes until egg whites solidify and yolks maintain a luxurious, slightly runny consistency.
- Remove skillet from heat when eggs reach desired doneness. Embellish the shakshouka with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese, introducing a bright, tangy dimension. Present immediately alongside warm pita bread for an immersive dining experience.
Notes
- Spice up your breakfast with this vibrant North African dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed meal.
- Mediterranean comfort food meets quick weeknight cooking, delivering a one-skillet wonder that’ll impress everyone at the table.
- Perfect for those mornings when you want something beyond basic eggs, this recipe brings zesty tomato sauce and perfectly poached eggs together in pure culinary magic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg