Quick Shakshuka Eggs (Printable)
Poached eggs nestled in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, ready in 25 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
→ Spices & Seasonings
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Eggs
10 - 4 large eggs
→ Garnishes
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
12 - Optional crumbled feta cheese
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add diced tomatoes with juices. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Make four small wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well.
06 - Cover skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until egg whites are just set but yolks remain runny.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with parsley or cilantro and crumbled feta if desired. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread or pita.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time dipping bread into that gorgeous sauce
- The eggs cook directly in the spiced tomato base, creating layers of flavor that you just cannot achieve by frying them separately
- It comes together in 25 minutes but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
02 -
- The size of your pan matters, if it is too wide the sauce will spread too thin and the eggs will cook too quickly
- Lifting the lid to check too often releases steam and prevents the eggs from poaching properly
- Your bread is just as important as the eggs, you need something sturdy enough to scoop up all that sauce
03 -
- Room temperature eggs are less likely to shock the sauce and will cook more evenly
- If your sauce seems too thick before adding eggs, splash in a little water to create more poaching liquid