North African
Shakshuka
Eggs gently poached in a spiced tomato and red pepper sauce, finished with crumbled feta, fresh herbs and crusty bread.
- One-skillet brunch
- Pantry-friendly ingredients
- Bold, warmly spiced sauce
Shakshuka is a one-skillet brunch that feels special but is built almost entirely from pantry staples. We cook the onion and red pepper until soft and sweet, then bloom cumin, paprika and a pinch of cayenne in the oil for a sauce with real depth. The eggs cook right in the simmering sauce until the whites set and the yolks stay jammy. Bring the skillet straight to the table and pass the bread.
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet with a lid over medium heat.
Add the onion, bell pepper and a pinch of salt and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very soft and lightly golden.
Add the garlic, cumin, paprika and cayenne and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.
Add the tomatoes with their juices and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick enough to hold a trail when you drag a spoon through it. Season well with salt and pepper.
Use the back of a spoon to make 6 wells in the sauce.
Crack each egg into a small cup and slide it gently into a well. Season the eggs with a little salt and pepper.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks are still soft.
Scatter the feta and herbs over the top.
Serve straight from the skillet with plenty of crusty bread for dipping.
Test kitchen tips
- Make the sauce up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate; reheat it in the skillet until bubbling before adding the eggs.
- Check the eggs often after 5 minutes, since the yolks can go from runny to firm quickly.
- Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons harissa into the sauce with the spices for a smokier, spicier version.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 290
- Protein
- 14g
- Carbs
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Sugar
- 9g
- Sodium
- 690mg
Nutrition values are estimates calculated per serving. See our disclaimer.
