Shakshuka
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 Egg
- 400 g Canned tomatoes
- 1 Bell pepper
- 1 Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Parsley (optional)
Method
- Slice the onion, pepper, and garlic.
- Soften the onion and pepper in oil, then bloom the cumin and paprika.
- Add the tomatoes and salt and simmer to a thick sauce, about 8 minutes.
- Make wells and crack in the eggs, then cover and cook until the whites set.
- Scatter parsley and serve from the pan with bread.
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About Shakshuka
This is shakshuka in its widely recognized Middle Eastern form — eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, a dish claimed and beloved across North Africa, Israel, and the Levant. Onion and bell pepper form the aromatic base, softened in olive oil before cumin and smoked paprika are bloomed to release their fragrance. Canned tomatoes then simmer down into a thick, glossy sauce that holds the eggs steady in their wells. It's the template so many regional variations riff on, and the reason shakshuka travels so well onto brunch tables everywhere.
The taste is tangy and gently smoky, the sweetness of cooked peppers rounding out the acidity of the tomatoes while the cumin lends earthy depth. Simmering the sauce until it thickens is what lets the eggs sit in defined pockets and cook with whites just set and yolks still soft — the textural payoff of the whole dish. A shower of parsley at the end keeps it bright against the concentrated base. Brought straight to the table in the pan with bread for dipping, it's equally at home as a leisurely breakfast or an easy meat-free supper.
Shakshuka: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shakshuka?
A serving has about 406 calories — 18.3g protein, 28.3g carbs, 25.3g fat, 7.8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Shakshuka gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Shakshuka has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Shakshuka take to make?
About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 18 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Shakshuka?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out parsley — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Shakshuka make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.