SKILLET SHAKSHUKA
This one-pan Middle Eastern dish features poached eggs in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, making it a flavorful, budget-friendly meal perfect for any time of day. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, shakshuka is a delicious way to enjoy eggs packed with protein and nutrients. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and versatile.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 bell peppers- any color seeded, and chopped
- 1 4 ounce can mild green chilis
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 28 ounce can tomatoes diced
- 8 eggs
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled or sliced
- Parsley or cilantro chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 thick slices of crusty bread
Instructions
- In your skillet, warm the oil over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the onion and let that cook for a few minutes to soften. Add the bell peppers and green chilis, cooking for 5 minutes, stirring as needed.
- Add the garlic, paprika, and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes and their juices. Reduce heat and let this simmer for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavor to marry.
- At this time, if you choose, you can place the skillet on very low heat and let it simmer until you’re ready to cook the eggs.
- Using the back of a spoon, make wells in the tomato mixture. Crack the eggs into the sauce, spacing them evenly apart.
- Cover and allow the eggs to cook until the whites are set, and the yolk is cooked to your desired consistency, about 5-7minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with feta cheese, chopped parsley, and lots of crusty bread.
- Diva Tip - Use a vegetable peeler to thinly slice the feta cheese so it melts beautifully over everything.
Notes
Note – don’t use a cast iron or aluminum skillet as the highly acidic tomato sauce may cause a reaction with the metal. It won’t hurt you but the shakshuka will taste metallic and may harm the seasoning of your cast iron pan.
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