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I absolutely love this easy shakshuka recipe with feta because it’s simple to make and super healthy. Plus, it has so much flavor! This is a low carb and gluten free meal that is also Mediterranean diet approved.
It will take you less than 30 minutes to make this one pan hearty breakfast. Just make sure to use an oven safe skillet for the tomato sauce that way you can add the eggs to the pan and put it directly into the oven.
Shakshuka also spelled shakshouka is a traditional North African and Middle Eastern dish comprised of poached eggs in a fragrant sauce of tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppers and spices. I love mine sprinkled with feta cheese, herbs, turmeric and served with flatbread or pita.
Check out some of my other breakfast recipes like my GRIT BREAKFAST BOWL, PANCETTA AND SPINACH QUICHE, BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE or BUTTERMILK BISCUITS with SAUSAGE GRAVY!
Meal prep
This easy shakshuka recipe with feta will serve 4 people, or it can turn into an easy shakshuka for one by simply preparing the tomato sauce separately. When I’m ready for breakfast, I just crack an egg over a serving of the sauce and then pop it in the oven (350) for 10 minutes or microwave it for 2-3 minutes. After 1 minute in the micro, make sure to check on the egg in 30 second increments. The overall cook time will be dependent on your microwave strength and how you like your egg to be cooked.
This dish if great if you are following the Whole 30 diet as well, you would just need to omit the feta cheese and use the allowed cooking oil. Finally, garnish your shakshuka with parsley, cilantro and green onions and enjoy!
Ingredients
- Whole tomatoes
- Shallot
- Garlic
- Green pepper/jalapeno
- Egg
- Feta
- Spices (cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, turmeric)
- Garnishes (parsley, cilantro, chives)
If you want to add some heat to your breakfast, then use a little bit (or a lot) of jalapeno OR add some cayenne pepper into the tomato sauce.
I also like to sprinkle salt, pepper and turmeric on my eggs before popping the dish in the oven. Turmeric is a wonderful anti-inflammatory and I love the flavor it adds to the eggs.
How to make easy shakshuka
- Sauté your veggies, add the whole tomatoes and spices and let simmer covered for 10 minutes.
- Crack eggs over the top of the tomato sauce, add the feta cheese and bake in a 350-degree F oven for 8-13 minutes.
- Garnish with herbs.
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SHAKSHUKA
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Shallot 1/4 medium shallot
- 1-2 clove Garlic minced
- ¼ large Bell pepper sliced thin
- 28 oz Whole tomatoes 1 large can
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Salt
- 4 large Eggs
- Parsley, cilantro, chives for garnish
- 2 oz Feta cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
- In an oven safe skillet, sauté shallot, green pepper and garlic in olive oil for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the tomatoes and dry spices, stir well to combine. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low, simmer for 10 minutes. Breaking up the tomatoes as they cook.
- Crack 1 egg in a small bowl making sure to remove any small pieces of shell and then add on top of the tomato sauce. Repeat with the other eggs. Sprinkle feta cheese over top of the dish.
- Place skillet in oven, uncovered for 8-10 minutes checking on the consistency of the eggs often. Time will vary depending on how you like your egg cooked.
- Garnish with parsley, chives and cilantro. Serve with flatbread or pita bread alongside
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