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Warm Spiced Tomato and Egg Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring eggs poached in a rich, spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, this recipe combines fresh vegetables with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and oregano, topped with mozzarella, fresh parsley, and crumbled feta cheese. It's a comforting one-pan meal that's both hearty and healthy.
#Breakfast
#Brunch
#Eggs
#Tomato
#Vegetarian
#One-Pan
#Mediterranean
#Spicy
#Comfort Food
Sautéing Onions and Bell Peppers
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Mediterranean
English
Nutrition (per serving)
320
Calories
18g
Protein
22g
Carbs
22g
Fat
Simmering Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Eggs and Cheese Added to Sauce
Instructions
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- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the tomatoes and onion, and slice the red bell pepper. This step happens before the main cooking process shown in the video.5m
Preview5mPreviewPrepare the vegetables: Dice the tomatoes and onion, and slice the red bell pepper. This step happens before the main cooking process shown in the video. - In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sliced red bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.6mPreview6mPreviewIn a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sliced red bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir in the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.12mPreview12mPreviewAdd the diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir in the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Create four small wells in the tomato sauce. Carefully crack one egg into each well. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the eggs and sauce.2mPreview2mPreviewCreate four small wells in the tomato sauce. Carefully crack one egg into each well. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the eggs and sauce.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired consistency (runny, soft, or firm).7m
Preview7mPreviewCover the skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired consistency (runny, soft, or firm). - Remove from heat. Garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately, preferably with warm pita or crusty bread for dipping into the delicious sauce.1m
Preview1mPreviewRemove from heat. Garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately, preferably with warm pita or crusty bread for dipping into the delicious sauce.
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