Shakshouka (Eggs in Tomato and Pepper Sauce) Recipe

Name: Shakshouka (Eggs in Tomato and Pepper Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 onions, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 green pepper, cubed; 1 red pepper, cubed; 7 ounces tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; 1 red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional); 6 eggs; parsley

Servings: persons

2 onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
¼ cup olive oil
1 green pepper, cubed
1 red pepper, cubed
7 ounces tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
6 eggs
parsley

1
Heat oil in heavy frying pan.
2
Cook onions for 5 mins, until soft but not brown.
3
Add peppers (and chili if using), cover and cook about 8 minutes until just tender.
4
Add garlic, tomatoes, cover and cook 10 mins until vegetables blend and sauce thickens.
5
Add seasoning, lower heat.
6
Make an indentation in sauce and carefully break an egg into each.
7
Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, basting occasionally with juices, or until eggs have set.
8
If you prefer the eggs scrambled you can mix with a fork before covering.
9
Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 onions, thinly sliced, 4 garlic cloves, crushed, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 green pepper, cubed, and more.

Yes, Shakshouka (Eggs in Tomato and Pepper Sauce) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shakshouka (Eggs in Tomato and Pepper Sauce)

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