Shannon's Shakshuka

Bring bold Middle Eastern flavors to your table with Shannon's Shakshuka, a one-skillet wonder that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. This vibrant dish features a rich, spiced tomato sauce infused with cumin, paprika, and coriander, simmered to perfection with sweet red bell peppers and aromatic garlic. Six perfectly poached eggs nestle into the sauce, creating a hearty, protein-packed centerpiece for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Garnished with fresh cilantro, parsley, and optional crumbled feta, this shakshuka is best served hot with warm, crusty bread or pita, making it the ultimate comfort food. Ready in just 40 minutes and packed with bold, savory flavors, this shakshuka recipe is simple, satisfying, and sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes, with juice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 large eggs
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 1 loaf crusty bread or pita, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 6

Use a spoon to make small wells in the sauce, and crack one egg into each well.

Step 7

Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny (or longer if you prefer firmer yolks).

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro, parsley, and crumbled feta cheese if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot with crusty bread or pita for dipping into the sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2157.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2398.5

Total Fat 102.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1222.8mg	0%
Sodium 6942.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 277.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.8g	0%
Total Sugars 42.9g
Protein 108.7g	0%

Vitamin D 240IU	0%
Calcium 1302.2mg	0%
Iron 31.8mg	0%
Potassium 3908.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 45.1%