Quick and Delicious Shakshuka | Live Well with Malak
Quick and Delicious Shakshuka
15 mins prepServes 3
Shakshuka is a middle eastern dish featuring eggs poached in a flavorful tomato sauce with peppers and spices. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for any meal, especially when you're short on time but crave something delicious.
Heat a deep, large skillet or sauté pan on medium. Slowly warm olive oil in the pan. Add chopped onion, sauté for a few minutes until the onion begins to soften. Add garlic and continue to sauté till mixture is fragrant. Add the bell pepper, sauté for 5-7 minutes over medium until softened. Add tomatoes to pan, stir till blended. Add spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper) and stir well, and allow mixture to simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes till it starts to reduce. At this point, you can taste the mixture and spice it according to your preferences. Add salt and pepper to taste. Crack the eggs, one at a time, directly over the tomato mixture, making sure to space them evenly over the sauce. The eggs will cook 'over easy' style on top of the tomato sauce. Cover the pan. Allow mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked and the sauce has slightly reduced. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!