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Shakshuka Concept Recipe
yaron_6
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Shakshuka Concept Recipe
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Shakshuka Concept Recipe

A quick and delicious Shakshuka recipe featuring halved tomatoes arranged with diced red onion, bell pepper, and hot pepper, cooked down with garlic and spices, then finished with eggs. Perfect for a savory breakfast or brunch, garnished with feta or Bulgarian cheese and fresh parsley.
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#Breakfast
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#One-Pan Meal
#Egg Dish
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Arranging Tomatoes and Vegetables
Arranging Tomatoes and Vegetables

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Middle Eastern
Hebrew
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
22g
Protein
28g
Carbs
28g
Fat
Tomatoes and Vegetables Simmering
Tomatoes and Vegetables Simmering

Ingredients

  • Tomatoes
    (halved)

    3 medium
  • Olive Oil

    3 tablespoons
  • Red Onion
    (diced)

    0.5 medium
  • Red Bell Pepper
    (diced)

    0.5 medium
  • Hot Pepper
    (diced (adjust to taste))

    0.5 medium
  • Sweet Paprika

    1 tablespoon
  • Garlic
    (sliced)

    2 cloves
  • Salt

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Eggs

    4
  • Feta or Bulgarian Cheese
    (for serving)

    to taste
  • Fresh Parsley
    (chopped, for serving)

    to taste
Servings: 2
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Mashed Tomatoes and Spices
Mashed Tomatoes and Spices

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
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    Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
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    Ensure the pan is adequately hot before adding ingredients.
  • 2

    Arrange the halved tomatoes in the pan with the cut side facing down.
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    Arrange the halved tomatoes in the pan with the cut side facing down.
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    Placing cut-side down helps the tomatoes caramelize and soften faster.
  • 3

    Add the diced red onion, red bell pepper, and hot pepper into the center of the pan, between the tomatoes.
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    Add the diced red onion, red bell pepper, and hot pepper into the center of the pan, between the tomatoes.
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    Keep the vegetables somewhat separated initially to allow them to cook distinctly.
  • 4

    Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook for approximately 7 minutes, or until the tomato skins start to separate easily.
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    Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook for approximately 7 minutes, or until the tomato skins start to separate easily.
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    Low heat and covering creates steam, helping the tomatoes and vegetables soften without burning.
  • 5

    Remove the lid. Gently mash the cooked tomatoes and mix them thoroughly with the other vegetables to create a sauce base.
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    Remove the lid. Gently mash the cooked tomatoes and mix them thoroughly with the other vegetables to create a sauce base.
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    A fork or potato masher works well for mashing the tomatoes directly in the pan.
  • 6

    Stir in the sweet paprika, sliced garlic, salt, and black pepper into the sauce. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
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    Stir in the sweet paprika, sliced garlic, salt, and black pepper into the sauce. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
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    Cooking the spices briefly helps to bloom their flavor before adding the eggs.
  • 7

    Create 4-5 small wells in the sauce. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
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    Create 4-5 small wells in the sauce. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
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    Ensure the wells are deep enough to hold the eggs without them spreading too much.
  • 8

    Cover the pan again and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired consistency.
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    Cover the pan again and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired consistency.
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    For runny yolks, cook less; for firmer yolks, cook longer. Keep an eye on the eggs to prevent overcooking.
  • 9

    Remove from heat. Garnish generously with crumbled feta or Bulgarian cheese and fresh chopped parsley before serving.
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    Remove from heat. Garnish generously with crumbled feta or Bulgarian cheese and fresh chopped parsley before serving.
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    Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping into the flavorful sauce and yolks.
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