Shakshuka
Shakshuka
  • Main Courses
  • 30 min
  • 21 September 2023

With its origins dating back to the Ottoman Empire, and adaptations over the years that have allowed it to permeate cultures in North Africa and the Middle East, the Shakshuka is a twist on the traditional baked eggs that does wonders as breakfast, brunch or even dinner - a healthy, nutritious and flavorful dish! With its origins dating back to the Ottoman Empire, and adaptations over the years th...

AuthorSalma

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Shakshuka

Ingredients

4 Persons

Preparation

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp garlic cloves, CRUSHED

  • 0.5 cups onions, FINELY CHOPPED

  • 2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 0.5 red bell pepper

  • 0.5 green bell pepper

  • 1 tomato, DICED

  • 250 gr crushed tomatoes

  • 4 eggs

  • 0.5 red onion

  • 0.3 cups chopped parsley

  • 0.3 cups chopped coriander

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Steps

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Step 1

Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high and add olive oil.

Step 2

Once it is hot, add the garlic and onion and cook until the onions are translucent. About 7 minutes.

10 min

Step 3

Add the smoked paprika and cumin powder and stir for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the bell peppers, diced tomatoes and crushed tomatoes and combine. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 8-10 more minutes, or until the flavors combine and veggies are tender. The mixture should be thicker.

10 min

Step 5

Make 4 indentations in the tomato mixture (around 4 cm each) and break each egg in one, carefully so you don't break the yolks. Season the eggs with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Let the eggs cook for a few minutes, until your desired doneness.

10 min

Step 7

Top with sliced red onions, fresh parsley and fresh cilantro.

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