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