A very popular Middle Eastern breakfast dish, shakshuka is basically the dream breakfast. It’s spicy, savory, filling, has plenty of nutrients and protein, and will give you all the energy you need to start your day. And making it is actually quite simple, requiring only basic ingredients. Here’s how you do it.
Ingredients
- Diced onion
- Diced red bell pepper
- Chopped garlic
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Whole peeled tomatoes
- Eggs
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cilantro
- Parsley
Directions
- Heat up olive oil in a large pan on medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until the onion becomes translucent, which should take about five minutes.
- Add garlic, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for a couple more minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and their juice, breaking them down using a wooden spoon.
- Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
- With your wooden spoon, make wells in the sauce.
- Crack eggs into each well.
- Cover the pan.
- Cook until the eggs are done to your preference.
- Serve, garnishing with cilantro and/or parsley.
Typically, shakshuka is served with a side of bread to dip into the sauce, so we highly recommend getting some pita to go along with your breakfast!
