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    Homemade Shakshuka

    May 17, 2019 by Tracy | Updated November 7, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    It's your new favorite brunch! This Homemade Shakshuka is an incredibly easy-to-make one-pan dish of poached eggs in a flavorful tomato, pepper, and feta sauce!

    baked eggs in a tomato sauce topped with feta cheese.

    4. The number of times I've made this recipe in 2 weeks. That's right. Four. That's how much I love this Homemade Shakshuka. Breakfast. Brunch. Lunch. Dinner. I've had it for each and each was delicious.

    What is Shakshuka?

    Shakshuka, "a mixture" in Arabic, is a poached egg dish with simmered tomatoes with chilies or pepper, onion, garlic, feta, and the delicious flavors of cumin and paprika. It may sound fancy, but it's super easy. Like can-throw-together-on-a-week-night-with-two-kids-under-three kind of easy, easy!

    While traditionally it is served as a breakfast dish, in our house, it's one of our favorite any time of the day vegetarian egg dishes served with warm pita bread, challah, or (our personal favorite), garlic naan.

    Ingredients Needed

    tomatoes, eggs, peppers, garlic, onion, feta, spices on counter.
    • Eggs - White, brown, whatever you have.
    • Diced tomatoes and Crushed Tomatoes - I love a combination of both, but you could use all of one or the other. You could also use fresh diced or crushed, too.
    • Green bell peppers - They add a great earthy flavor. Also, fun fact did you know that green bell peppers have double the vitamin C by weight as an orange?
    • Onion and Garlic - Staples in our cooking.
    • Spice Blend - Cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and just a pinch of cayenne - more if you'd like a little extra heat!
    • Feta cheese - Oh hey did you know you can make your own feta?!

    This recipe is totally customizable, too! Like a little extra heat? Add some more cayenne! Not enough cheese for you? Add more! We also sometimes load up on the bell peppers and onions, too. You basically can't go wrong!

    How to Make Shakshuka

    This is one of my favorite easy meatless meals to make that's great for any time of the day!

    1. Sauté garlic, onion, and pepper.
    2. Add tomatoes and spices.
    3. Make little wells to add your eggs, and add feta
    4. Cover and let simmer and cook the eggs

    Done!

    baked eggs in a tomato sauce topped with feta cheese.

    What's better than poached eggs? How about a one pan recipe that takes time to simmer away on its own. Helloooo low maintenance. Which is totally the name of the game in our house.

    a pan with baked eggs and tomatoes and feta with a runny yolk.

    Can we talk about how the bell peppers bring just the right amount of earthy flavor? The tomatoes the right amount of acidity? The feta the perfect amount of salty cheesiness? And that perfectly poached egg? That just speaks for itself.

    Oh hey, remember that Garlic Naan From Scratch we just made? Talk about a match made in heaven...

    a bowl with naan, tomatoes, and a runny egg.

    See that yolk? See that naan? See the feta with tomatoes seasoned to perfection? That's what I call make it 4 times in 2 weeks kind of good, GOOD.

    baked eggs in a tomato sauce topped with feta cheese.

    So do yourself a favor and make this. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. Have I mentioned I've made it 4 times in just 2 weeks? Also, even my kiddos love it? That, my friends, is the true testament!

    Our Other Favorite Egg Dishes

    • Turmeric and Spinach Eggs
    • Denver Omelette Waffles
    • Spinach and Feta Egg Cups
    • Avocado Baked Eggs
    • Perfect Soft Scrambled Eggs
    • Parsley Pesto Green Beans

    Enjoy, friends! If you give this recipe a try, be sure to share it with me on Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram!

    a pan with baked eggs and tomatoes and feta with a runny yolk.

    Homemade Shakshuka

    Your new favorite brunch! This Homemade Shakshuka is an easy to make one pan dish of poached eggs in a flavorful tomato, pepper sauce!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4
    Author: Tracy

    Equipment

    • Large skillet

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
    • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
    • 1/2 white onion diced, approx 1 cup
    • 1 large green bell pepper chopped
    • 14 oz can diced tomatoes
    • 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
    • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
    • 1 teaspoons cumin
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • pinch cayenne to taste
    • 6 eggs
    • 1 cup feta cheese (seasoned or unseasoned, up to you!)
    • Fresh parsley minced
    • Homemade Naan

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium. Add garlic, onion, and bell peppers to skillet and sauté until onions were translucent, approximately 7 minutes.
    • Add tomatoes, broth, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and salt. Stir and let cook until it all comes to a simmer. Lower heat slightly and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce is thickened.
    • Make small wells in the sauce and gently crack an egg in each well. Top with feta. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes until whites are set and yolks are thick but runny. If you don't want your yolks runny then cook 1-2 minutes more.
    • Top with parsley and serve with fresh naan. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Substitutions 
    Tomatoes: Fresh diced tomatoes or fresh crushed work great, too. 
    Peppers:  Anaheim peppers work great too or use an orange or yellow bell pepper to add some sweetness.  
    Spices: Adjust to your preference!  More cayenne will mean more heat.  
    Feta: Make your own, or use a season or unseasoned from the store. If we don't have any fresh, we prefer unseasoned so that it doesn't overwhelm the flavors in the dish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 279mg | Sodium: 1197mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1439IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Amanda

      June 03, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      We love shakshuka for breakfast, brunch, and dinner! It's such a cozy and satisfying dish, and I love how easily it comes together (but sounds so fancy!) Your photos are so tempting, too. I just want to dive into those beautiful egg yolks with a fork!

      Reply
    2. Trish Bozeman

      May 30, 2019 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      Ooooh love shakshuka as an easy meal! We always keep those mini naans around and those are perfect. I'm going to try this with those anaheim peppers!

      Reply
    3. Dana

      May 28, 2019 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      We're going to be hosting my parents and my in-laws soon after baby arrives, and I've been looking for some good brunch recipes. This will be perfect! Seem easy enough to create a double batch. And you can't beat a one-pan meal. Especially in the midst of such chaos. Haha.

      Reply
    4. Debra

      May 27, 2019 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is an awesome family breakfast. I love a dish that everyone (including the cook) gets to sit down together to eat. The spices in this sauce are totally in my flavor profile too. Pinning for next weekend. Thanks.

      Reply
    5. Donna

      May 27, 2019 at 2:52 am

      5 stars
      Such gorgeous flavours in one pot! We absoltely love having shakshouka for a weekend breakfast treat, and this version is just perfection! So easy too once you get going

      Reply
    6. Sandra Shaffer

      May 25, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      Nice and filling and I totally recommend taking the time to make the Naan too! What a delicious meal for guests. Next time I'll try making my own feta!

      Reply
    7. Jenni LeBaron

      May 23, 2019 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      I love a good shakshuka for both brunch and dinner. It's such a great dish to serve with a pile of naan bread, as you've suggested and I love that it's jam-packed with spice and umami! This recipe is a fantastic year-round menu option!

      Reply
    8. Gloria

      May 21, 2019 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my favourite things to make when we have Breakfast for Dinner. Always a hit. Easy to make and so delicious. Takes the humble egg to a higher level. Great for feeding a crowd at brunch too.

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