Shakshuka

A delicious and savory breakfast that incorporates fresh herbs, spices, and veggies— I’m in! 🍅🍳🌿

Originating from Northern Africa (Tunisia, Moroccan area), making its way to Middle Eastern Cuisine (Israel, Egypt), Shakshuka has now even made its way to Mediterranean dishes!

I loved making this take on Shakshuka; you can make as much or as little as you want in this one pan meal, pair it with a bread, carb, or grain of choice, and serve!
Not only did it look incredible as it came together, but it also made the house smell heavenly.

I made this in a large stainless steel pan with a cover- I would recommend a pan suitable for high heat that can withstand the acidity of the tomatoes with a corresponding cover to poach the eggs.

Ingredients

• 2-14oz cans diced tomatoes

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 4 large garlic cloves, minced

• 6 large eggs

• 1 tsp dried cilantro

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat up a large pan; add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.

2. Cook down your diced onion & pepper. In the meantime, mince up the garlic.

3. Add the garlic to the pan, stir together.

4. Add your seasonings: paprika, smoked paprika, cilantro, cayenne pepper.

5. Add your tomatoes; Add salt & pepper to taste & stir thoroughly. Allow to come to a simmer.

6. While the tomatoes are stewing, roughly chop your fresh parsley.

7. When the tomatoes are cooked down, create small, evenly spaced wells in the stewed tomatoes and crack 1 egg into each well.

8. Sprinkle the fresh parsley evenly across the top of the pan, cover and allow the eggs to cook to your liking.

Note: Nutrition facts are for 2 servings. This comfortably fed 2 people (3 eggs each), paired with some thinly-sliced French Baguette; there were leftover stewed tomatoes that can be paired with another protein or carb/starch/grain. If you are feeding those who eat smaller portions, then this will likely serve 3 comfortably, especially if pairing with a bread of sorts on the side.