Hearty Shakshouka Recipe: A Flavorful Breakfast Delight
Mornings buzz with energy when a sizzling skillet of easy shakshouka lands on the breakfast table.
Vibrant tomato sauce bubbles beneath perfectly poached eggs, creating a dish that sings with Middle Eastern flavors.
Spices dance through the sauce, awakening sleepy taste buds with warmth and depth.
Crusty bread becomes the perfect companion for scooping up every delicious bite.
Cooking this one-pan wonder takes less than 30 minutes, making it ideal for lazy weekends or quick weeknight meals.
The combination of rich tomatoes, runny egg yolks, and aromatic spices turns an ordinary meal into something extraordinary.
Dive into this simple yet spectacular breakfast that promises to become a new weekend favorite.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 33 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Calories: 250 kcal
Servings: 5
Ingredients for a Comforting Shakshouka
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How to Simmer Shakshouka at Home
Start by grabbing a deep skillet and warming olive oil over medium heat. Toss in chopped onions and peppers, letting them dance and soften until they develop golden-brown edges. This creates a flavor foundation that will make your shakshouka sing.
Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, then sprinkle in cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Let everything simmer and mingle, bubbling gently and reducing until the sauce becomes thick and luxurious. The aromas will start filling your kitchen with Mediterranean magic.
Carefully nestle whole eggs directly into the rich sauce, creating little pockets for each one. Cover the skillet and let the eggs poach gently, allowing the whites to set while keeping the yolks beautifully runny and inviting.
Remove the skillet from heat and shower the dish with fresh parsley and crumbled feta. The bright herbs and salty cheese will add a vibrant finish. Serve immediately with warm pita bread, ready to scoop up every delicious bite of this comfort food classic.
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Mouthwatering Shakshouka Recipe
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
Description
Quick Homemade Shakshouka brings Middle Eastern comfort to breakfast tables with poached eggs nestled in spicy tomato sauce. Fragrant spices and fresh herbs make this dish a delightful morning experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
- 6–8 eggs
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 28-oz (794 g) can diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup (120 g) vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 Anaheim peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt, or to taste
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup (40 g) crumbled feta cheese, for topping
- Fresh pita bread, for serving
Instructions
- Flavor Genesis: Sauté onions, Anaheim peppers, and jalapeño in olive oil over medium-high heat until vegetables caramelize and soften, developing a rich golden hue, approximately 7 minutes.
- Sauce Transformation: Pour diced tomatoes and vegetable broth into the skillet, incorporating ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered, stirring periodically, allowing sauce to reduce and intensify for 20-22 minutes.
- Egg Poaching Technique: Carve gentle depressions in the thickened tomato sauce and carefully nestle eggs into each pocket. Cover skillet and cook until egg whites set and yolks remain creamy, roughly 6-8 minutes.
- Culinary Finale: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese. Serve piping hot alongside warm pita bread, creating a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Notes
Optimize Vegetable Sauté: Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and golden caramelization, enhancing overall flavor complexity.
Control Sauce Consistency: Monitor sauce reduction carefully, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and achieve perfect thick, rich texture.
Master Egg Poaching: Create gentle wells in sauce and carefully crack eggs to maintain intact yolks, ensuring perfectly cooked, creamy centers.
Serving Strategy: Serve immediately after cooking to preserve temperature and texture, with warm pita bread for maximum taste and authentic experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Emily Roberts
Content Creator & Kitchen Tips Specialist
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Dietary Planning, Public Health Nutrition, Nutritional Education, Content Development
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Emily Roberts is our content specialist and registered dietitian at HealthyChoices.org. With her Master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Illinois and her Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification, Emily uses her deep nutrition knowledge to write helpful, easy-to-understand guides about healthy eating.
Her warm, practical advice empowers readers to confidently make healthier choices, turning everyday meals into simple moments of wellness and joy.