Best Shakshuka Recipe (Easy & Traditional) | Downshiftology

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil

  • 1 medium onion (diced)

  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)

  • 4 garlic (finely chopped)

  • 2 tsp. paprika

  • 1 tsp. cumin

  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder

  • 1 (28-ounce can) whole peeled tomatoes

  • 6 eggs

  • salt and pepper (to taste)

  • 1 small bunch cilantro (chopped)

  • 1 small bunch parsley (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and spices and cook an additional minute.

  3. 3

    Pour the can of tomatoes and juice into the pan and break down the tomatoes using a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Use your large spoon to make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well. Cook the eggs for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking.

  5. 5

    Garnish with chopped cilantro and parsley before serving.