Skip to main content
North African / Middle Eastern🍳 Medium

Spicy Harissa Shakshuka

40 mintotal
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
4servings
Generating image...

A vibrant North African dish of poached eggs in a rich, spicy tomato and red pepper sauce flavored with smoky harissa paste.

Ready to Cook?

Hands-free mode with voice commands & timers

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large Yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large Red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Harissa paste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
  • 6 units Large eggs
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled(optional)
  • 1 to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, sautéing for about 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.

  3. 3

    Stir in the minced garlic, harissa paste, cumin, and smoked paprika, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; simmer for 10-12 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  5. 5

    Use a large spoon to make six small wells in the tomato mixture and carefully crack an egg into each well.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 5-8 minutes until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh chopped cilantro.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately directly from the pan with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition per Serving

285

Calories

14g

Protein

18g

Carbs

19g

Fat

5g

Fiber

9g

Sugar

640mg

Sodium

Ratings & Reviews

--

No ratings yet

Rate This Recipe

0/1000