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Easy Shakshuka with Mozzarella
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Easy Shakshuka with Mozzarella
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Easy Shakshuka with Mozzarella

This quick and delicious Shakshuka recipe features a rich tomato base, perfectly cooked eggs, and a delightful topping of melted mozzarella cheese. It's a perfect hearty breakfast or brunch option, combining savory flavors with a comforting texture. The recipe is straightforward, making it accessible even for novice cooks.
#Shakshuka
#Breakfast
#Brunch
#Eggs
#Tomato
#Mozzarella
#Healthy
#Vegetarian
Key Ingredients
Key Ingredients

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Middle Eastern
Arabic
Nutrition (per serving)
280
Calories
14g
Protein
12g
Carbs
11g
Fat
Simmering Tomato Sauce
Simmering Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

  • Tomatoes
    (diced)

    3 medium
  • Onion
    (diced)

    1 small
  • Mozzarella cheese
    (shredded)

    50 grams
  • Eggs

    2 large
  • Salt
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 2
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Eggs and Cheese Added
Eggs and Cheese Added

Instructions

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  • 1

    Dice the onion and tomatoes into small, manageable pieces.
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    Dice the onion and tomatoes into small, manageable pieces.
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    Ensure even dicing for consistent cooking.
  • 2

    In a pan over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until it becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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    In a pan over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until it becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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    Don't rush this step, as softened onions provide a sweeter base.
  • 3

    Add the diced tomatoes to the pan with the softened onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce-like consistency, about 10 minutes.
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    Add the diced tomatoes to the pan with the softened onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce-like consistency, about 10 minutes.
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    If the sauce gets too dry, add a splash of water or vegetable broth.
  • 4

    Season the tomato sauce with salt and black pepper to your taste, stirring well to combine.
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    Season the tomato sauce with salt and black pepper to your taste, stirring well to combine.
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    Taste the sauce before adding eggs to adjust seasonings.
  • 5

    Create two small wells or indentations in the tomato sauce using the back of a spoon. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
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    Create two small wells or indentations in the tomato sauce using the back of a spoon. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
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    Break eggs into a separate bowl first to avoid shells in the pan.
  • 6

    Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the eggs and the tomato sauce.
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    Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the eggs and the tomato sauce.
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    For an extra cheesy crust, add a bit more cheese around the edges.
  • 7

    Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low to medium heat for about 7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired doneness, and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
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    Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low to medium heat for about 7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired doneness, and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
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    For runny yolks, cook for less time. For firmer yolks, cook a bit longer.
  • 8

    Remove the pan from the heat. Serve the Shakshuka immediately while it's hot, perhaps directly from the pan.
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    Remove the pan from the heat. Serve the Shakshuka immediately while it's hot, perhaps directly from the pan.
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    Enjoy with crusty bread for dipping into the sauce and yolks.
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