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Shakshouka (Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

A flavorful North African-inspired dish of eggs gently poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 Anaheim peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 28 ounce can diced tomatoes about 794 g
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth about 120 g
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 6-8 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese about 40 g, for topping
  • fresh pita bread for serving

Equipment

  • large deep skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, Anaheim peppers, and chopped jalapeño to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, about 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (including juices), vegetable broth, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 20 to 22 minutes.
  5. Make 6 to 8 small wells in the sauce and crack one egg into each well, spacing them evenly.
  6. Cover the skillet and cook until the egg whites are set and yolks are thick but still runny, about 6 to 8 minutes; cook 1–2 minutes longer for firmer yolks.
  7. Sprinkle the finished shakshouka with chopped parsley and crumbled feta.
  8. Serve hot with warm pita bread.

Notes

  • Adjust jalapeño quantity to control heat.
  • Seed peppers to reduce spiciness.
  • Use canned whole tomatoes crushed by hand if preferred.
  • Covering helps cook eggs gently and evenly.