Shakshuka Poached Eggs Tomato Sauce (Printer-friendly)

Poached eggs simmered in spiced tomato and pepper sauce with onions, garlic, and aromatic cumin, paprika, and coriander.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
06 - 1 small chili pepper, finely chopped

→ Spices

07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Eggs

12 - 4 large eggs

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
14 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 5–7 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic and chili pepper, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add crushed tomatoes, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
04 - Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens nicely.
05 - Make 4 wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well, taking care not to break the yolks.
06 - Cover the pan and cook for 6–8 minutes, until whites are set but yolks remain runny. Adjust time for firmer yolks if desired.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped herbs and crumbled feta. Serve immediately with crusty bread or warm pita for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, including the eggs, which means almost zero cleanup and maximum flavor concentration
  • The sauce actually tastes better the next day, so double it and you have breakfast for tomorrow already sorted
02 -
  • Cold eggs straight from the fridge will take longer to set and may cook unevenly, so let them sit on the counter while you prep the vegetables
  • If your sauce seems too thick before adding eggs, splash in a little water or broth because it will continue reducing as the eggs poach
03 -
  • Cast iron skillets hold heat beautifully and go from stove to table with real style
  • The sauce can be made a day ahead and simply reheated before adding eggs
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