Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs In Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Name: Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs In Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 large red pepper (bell pepper for milder heat, or a hotter variety, such as red horned pepper, depending on your heat preference), stems, seeds, and ribs removed, thinly sliced; 1 fresh small hot chile (such as jalapeño, serrano, or Fresno), stems, seeds, and ribs removed, thinly sliced; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 tablespoons (15g) sweet Hungarian or smoked Spanish paprika; 2 teaspoons (8g) whole or ground cumin seed; 1 (28-ounce; 800g) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by squeezing between your fingers or with a pastry blender (see note); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Large handful minced cilantro, parsley, or a mix; 6 eggs; Sliced oil-cured black olives, feta cheese, and/or artichoke hearts, for serving (all optional); Crusty bread, for serving

Cook 35m

Total 35m

This spicy and flavorful dish features poached eggs in a rich, tomato-based sauce with onions, peppers, garlic, and a mix of herbs. Serve the dish with optional additions like olives, feta cheese, and artichoke hearts, alongside some crusty bread for a fulfilling North African culinary experience.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 6 servings)

3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 large red pepper (bell pepper for milder heat, or a hotter variety, such as red horned pepper, depending on your heat preference), stems, seeds, and ribs removed, thinly sliced

1 fresh small hot chile (such as jalapeño, serrano, or Fresno), stems, seeds, and ribs removed, thinly sliced

2 to 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 1/2 tablespoons (15g) sweet Hungarian or smoked Spanish paprika

2 teaspoons (8g) whole or ground cumin seed

1 (28-ounce; 800g) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by squeezing between your fingers or with a pastry blender (see note)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Large handful minced cilantro, parsley, or a mix

Sliced oil-cured black olives, feta cheese, and/or artichoke hearts, for serving (all optional)

Crusty bread, for serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories

324kcal

16%
Fat

24g

1%
Saturated Fat

4g

0%
Carbohydrates

19g

0%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

9g

0%
Protein

8g

0%
Cholesterol

207mg

10%
Sodium

404mg

20%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs In Spicy Tomato Sauce)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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