Middle Eastern Dinner Comfort Food Brunch

Shakshuka (Alternative)

Name: Shakshuka (Alternative)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 30 ml olive oil; 1 each yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 each red bell pepper, sliced; 3 each garlic, minced; 2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste; 800 g crushed tomatoes, canned; 30 g tomato paste; 1 tsp sugar; 1.5 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste; 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 6 each egg, large; 100 g feta cheese, crumbled; 15 g parsley, chopped, for garnish; 4 each pita bread, warmed, for serving

A rich, spiced tomato and pepper stew with perfectly poached eggs, finished with fresh herbs and crumbled feta. This alternative version adds a touch of harissa-inspired heat and is perfect for brunch or a hearty dinner.

⏱ 15 min prep · 30 min cook · easy

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Ingredients

30 ml olive oil
1 yellow onion thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
3 garlic minced
10 ml cumin
10 ml smoked paprika
2 ml cayenne pepper or to taste
800 g crushed tomatoes canned
30 g tomato paste
5 ml sugar
7 ml kosher salt plus more to taste
2 ml black pepper freshly ground
6 egg large
100 g feta cheese crumbled
15 g parsley chopped, for garnish
4 pita bread warmed, for serving

Nutritionper serving (4 total: 2030 kcal)

Calories	510
Protein	23g
Fat	21g
Carbs	59g
Fiber	8g
Sugar	16g
Sodium	1870mg

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Method

1
Sautéing
In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. The onions should be fragrant and slightly golden.
⏲ 5 min
2
Sautéing
Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏲ 1 min
3
Simmering
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine, then bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors meld.
⏲ 10 min
4
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Make 6 small wells in the sauce using the back of a spoon. Carefully crack one egg into each well without breaking the yolk.
5
Poaching
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still soft and runny. The sauce should be bubbling gently around the eggs.
⏲ 9 min
6
Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley over the top. Serve hot with warm pita bread for dipping.