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easy shakshuka recipe

SHAKSHUKA

This is an easy recipe for shakshuka which is a hearty one pan dish that is perfect for meal prepping or for feeding a family of 4. Shakshuka is a North African dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion and garlic, commonly spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Gluten free, Healthy, Indian, low carb, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, North African
Servings 4
Calories 152 kcal

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

Notes

CAL 152    CARBS 8G    FAT 9G    PROTEIN 8G    FIBER 2G    SUGARS 4G
NET CARBS 6     SODIUM 303MG    CHOLESTEROLE 190MG
Keyword 30 minute meal, baked eggs, fried green tomatoes, meal prep, one pan meal, poached eggs