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Easy Shakshuka Recipe For Any Occasion

Easy Shakshuka Recipe

A delicious and nutritious meal option for any time of day, whether you’re eating solo or entertaining company. Tag us @culinahealth on Instagram to show us your creations!
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, or roasted tomatoes
  • 1 pinch sea salt and pepper
  • 4-6 whole eggs
  • 1 small bunch parsley or cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. To start, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan on medium heat and add the chopped red pepper and onion.
  2. Once the onions are translucent, add your spices and chopped garlic. You can also add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper if you prefer a spicy tomato sauce.
  3. Add the canned tomatoes and break them up using a large spoon. Season them with some salt and black pepper and bring the tomato sauce to a simmer.
  4. Make small holes in the tomato mixture with a wooden spoon.
  5. Crack the eggs into each hole and cook until the eggs are done to your liking. Shakshuka traditionally contains poached egg, so shorten your cook time if you like a runny yolk.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro or fresh parsley, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Serve with pita bread and hummus or tahini.
  • If you’re watching your sodium intake, opt for no-salt-added, whole peeled tomatoes or use fresh whole peeled tomatoes.
  • To make this recipe vegan, use tofu instead of eggs.
  • If you’re not eating whole eggs, you can use egg whites. 
  • If you don’t like or eat tomatoes, you can make a green shakshuka using zucchini, spinach, and/or shaved brussel sprouts.
  • Add toppings like chickpeas, spinach, feta cheese, olives, eggplant, or sliced avocado.