Shakshuka for Two
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, served with bread.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup feta cheese(optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley(optional)
- 4 slices crusty bread
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dice the onion and bell pepper, then sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in crushed tomatoes and salt, stir, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4
Make 4 wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each. Cover and cook 5-6 minutes until whites are set but yolks are runny.
- 5
Crumble feta over the top, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately with toasted crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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