How to Make It
Prep the Ingredients
Finely dice the onion and red bell pepper. Mince or crush the garlic (if using fresh).
Cook the Vegetables
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened and lightly golden. If using fresh garlic, add and cook until fragrant.
Pour in the diced tomatoes and stir in the seasonings. Cook until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens.
Add the Eggs
Make wells in the sauce, crack an egg into each well, and season with salt and pepper. Optionally, sprinkle with crumbled feta. Cover and simmer 3–5 minutes until the whites are set and yolks reach your preferred doneness.
Serve
Top with fresh cilantro or parsley leaves. Serve with pita bread or baguette slices.
Easy Shakshuka
This easy shakshuka is a flavorful North African–inspired breakfast of eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce with vegetables. It’s quick to make, beginner-friendly, and perfect with pita or baguette.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup red bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup sweet onion diced
- ¾ cup canned diced tomatoes about half a 14.5 oz can
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Extra virgin olive oil
For the Seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder omit if using fresh garlic
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Optional Topping
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
- Pita bread or baguette slices
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, then cook the onion and bell pepper until softened and lightly golden.
- Add garlic, diced tomatoes, and seasonings, and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Make wells in the sauce and crack in the eggs, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer 3–5 minutes until the whites are set and yolks reach your preferred doneness.
- Top with feta, cilantro, or parsley if desired, and serve with pita or baguette.
Watch the Recipe
Notes
Use fresh or canned tomatoes as convenient; fresh garlic adds extra flavor, but garlic powder works too. The eggs can be cooked to your preferred doneness—soft or fully set.
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