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Easy Shakshuka Recipe

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Easy Shakshuka is a flavorful and comforting Middle Eastern dish featuring eggs poached in a spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce. This simple one-pan recipe uses aromatic spices like paprika and cumin, combined with fresh vegetables and herbs, creating a perfect meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Spices & Seasonings

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Main Ingredients

  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 6 large eggs

Garnish

  • Freshly chopped cilantro
  • Freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and sauté vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the finely diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and soft.
  2. Add spices and tomatoes: Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, cumin, and salt to the pan. Cook for another minute until fragrant. Then add the crushed tomatoes, stir to combine all ingredients, and reduce the heat to low to simmer gently.
  3. Poach the eggs: Using the back of a spoon, create small wells in the tomato sauce. Crack one egg into each well carefully. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the eggs to your preferred doneness: 3-5 minutes for over easy, 6-8 minutes for over medium, and 9-12 minutes for over hard eggs.
  4. Garnish and serve: Once eggs are cooked, sprinkle the shakshuka generously with freshly chopped cilantro and parsley. Serve warm, either with pita bread or enjoy directly with a fork.

Notes

  • Adjust the level of paprika and cumin according to your taste preference.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne pepper.
  • You can substitute crushed tomatoes with fresh diced tomatoes if preferred.
  • Serve with crusty bread or pita to scoop up the sauce and eggs.
  • This dish can be made vegetarian as it contains no meat products.

Keywords: Shakshuka, eggs, tomato sauce, Middle Eastern breakfast, vegetarian, easy recipe

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