Shakshuka (Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast Recipe)
Shakshuka is a North African dish that’s thought to have originated in Tunisia. It’s a one-pot recipe featuring red bell pepper, tomato, spices, and eggs. There are similar versions of Shakshuka throughout the Mediterranean, with two similar dishes being Spanish pisto and Turkish Menemen.
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Garlic crusher
- Large skillet/frying pan with lid
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 30 oz 800g canned diced tomatoes (or fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 eggs
- Fresh cilantro and/or parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Feta cheese, crumbled (optional, for serving)
- Crusty bread or pita (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and diced red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, 1 red bell pepper
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute or until the garlic is fragrant.2 cloves garlic
- Add ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to the vegetables. Stir well to coat evenly while cooking for another 2 minutes.1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, breaking up any large tomato chunks with a spoon.30 oz 800g canned diced tomatoes (or fresh)
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens.Salt and pepper
- Make small wells in the tomato mixture, then crack one egg into each well.6 eggs
- Cover the skillet and let the eggs poach in the tomato mixture for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh cilantro and/or parsley over the top. You can also crumble feta cheese on top for extra richness. Serve the Shakshuka with crusty bread or pita.Fresh cilantro and/or parsley, Feta cheese, crumbled, Crusty bread or pita