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Shakshuka in a cast iron pan with a loaf of bread and cilantro
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Shakshuka Recipe

Shakshuka is a delicious, savory dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! This easy recipe includes poached eggs, rich tomato sauce, and fresh cilantro.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: Israeli
Keyword: shakshuka
Servings: 4
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook until soft.
    Peppers and onions and garlic in a cast iron pan
  • Add tomatoes, cumin, paprika, nutmeg, and cayenne. Simmer for 20 minutes.
    Tomato sauce in a cast iron pan
  • Make small wells for the eggs. Crack an egg into each well. Sprinkle a little salt on the eggs if desired. Cook until the egg whites are firm, but the yolks are still soft. Sprinkle with cilantro.
    Shakshuka in a cast iron pan with a loaf of bread and a bowl of cilantro.
  • Serve with crusty bread or pita bread for dipping.
    A slice of sourdough bread with shakshuka on top

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Notes

Recipe Tips:

  • If you want to add any meat to shakshuka, beef or lamb would compliment well. Or if you want to add some more spice or flavor, red peppers, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, or black pepper. Feta cheese is also a great addition to this recipe.
  • For the tomato sauce, you can use diced or crushed tomatoes, depending on how chunky you like your tomato mixture.
  • Nutrition facts do not include bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 807mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2597IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 5mg