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Best Shakshuka Recipe

Want the best Shakshuka recipe around? I think you will agree when you try this one that it has all the flavor you will want in a shakshuka. We make this frequently, even with cod for dinner instead of eggs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: best shakshuka, breakfast, brunch, eggs, shakshuka, tomatoes, vegetables
Servings: 5 -6 Servings
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 jar 300 ml. of roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips
  • Large pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Large pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro divided
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste
  • Fresh grating of nutmeg or a pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 5 – 6 large eggs
  • ½ cup feta crumbled
  • Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in an oven-safe skillet (stainless steel works best).
  • Add the onions, peppers, and salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are soft and translucent, 4-6 minutes.
  • Push the onions and peppers to the outer edge of the pan and add the garlic, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes to the center of the pan.
  • Keep the spices in the center of the pan and allow the spices to “bloom” by stirring them into the tomato paste for 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant.
  • Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and add 2 Tbsp of cilantro and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Using your spoon, make a small well in the mixture close to the edge of the pan, and crack an egg into it. Repeat with the remaining 4 – 5 eggs around the pan.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven using oven mitts and bake for 6-10 minutes. Check often, as the eggs will go from not done to overdone very quickly.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the crumbled feta and the remaining 1 Tbsp of cilantro.
  • Serve with crusty bread or pitas.

Notes

See the post for additional tips and tricks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 456mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g