How does the Shakshuka recipe contribute to a nutritious breakfast?
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can of whole tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4-6 eggs
- Feta cheese, crumbled, for serving
- Parsley, chopped, for serving
- Bread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and red bell pepper, and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Add canned tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the mixture has thickened.
- With a spoon, create small wells in the tomato mixture and crack an egg into each one. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Garnish with crumbled feta and chopped parsley. Serve with bread for dipping into the sauce.
This shakshuka recipe is a perfect breakfast for when you want something hearty and flavorful to start your day. The rich tomato sauce is spiced with cumin and smoked paprika for a warm, savory flavor, and the runny yolks of the eggs add a silky richness to the dish. This recipe is also easily adaptable to your taste preferences- feel free to add in more veggies or change up the spices as you see fit.
