Description
Shakshuka for Two is a delicious and flavorful Middle Eastern breakfast dish featuring eggs poached in a spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce, topped with feta cheese and fresh herbs. This vegetarian skillet meal is perfect for a cozy brunch at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2–3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
For the Shakshuka:
Instructions
- Prepare the Shakshuka Base: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper until soft. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Cook for a minute.
- Simmer the Sauce: Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Poach the Eggs: Make wells in the sauce, crack eggs into them. Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes until whites are set.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with feta and herbs. Serve hot with bread.
Notes
- This dish is highly customizable—add spinach, kale, or even chickpeas for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or omitting the red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
