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Breakfast for One

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.
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Yield: 1 Serving
Total Time: 20 minutes

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.

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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.