Description
This Classic Shakshuka with Sourdough is a rich, spicy, and comforting dish, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Packed with flavorful tomatoes, eggs, and warm spices, it pairs beautifully with toasted sourdough. The feta and fresh herbs make this a meal to remember!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Sourdough bread, toasted
- Fresh spinach (optional, for serving)
Instructions
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Sauté the Aromatics:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).
Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes (if using); cook for another minute. -
Make the Sauce:
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce thickens. -
Add the Eggs:
Make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into them.
Cover and cook until the eggs are set to your liking (about 5-7 minutes). -
Finish with Toppings:
Sprinkle the shakshuka with crumbled feta cheese (if using) and fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley).
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Serve & Enjoy:
Plate with toasted sourdough and fresh spinach on the side.
Notes
- Spiciness: Adjust the chili flakes to your desired spice level, or omit them for a milder version.
- Optional Add-ins: You can add spinach to the sauce for extra greens, or serve with a side of fresh veggies.
- Feta Cheese: If you’re not a fan of feta, you can substitute it with goat cheese or skip it altogether.
- Eggs: For runny yolks, cook the eggs for about 5 minutes; for firmer yolks, cook for a few more minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 215mg