Shakshuka
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farbod sabbaghzadeh

Shakshuka

Vegetarian · 20 min

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farbod sabbaghzadeh

About this Recipe

Shakshuka is a simple and flavorful dish made of eggs cooked in a rich tomato sauce with spices like paprika and cumin. It comes from Middle Eastern and North African cuisine and is popular for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. The dish is easy to make, requires basic ingredients, and is best served hot with fresh bread.

Ingredients

3 ingredients

Servings

1

237 kcal

Calories

16 g

Protein

11 g

Fat

20 g

Carbs

Some values are AI-estimated.

onion

1 pc

40 kcal · 1.1g protein · 0.1g fat · 9.3g carbs · per 100g

tomatos

1 pc

18 kcal · 0.9g protein · 0.2g fat · 3.9g carbs · per 100g

eggs

2 pc

155 kcal · 13g protein · 11g fat · 1.1g carbs · per 100g

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## 🧾 Ingredients (2–3 servings) * 2 tbsp **olive oil** * 1 **onion** (chopped) * 1 **bell pepper** (chopped) * 2–3 cloves **garlic** (minced) * 400g **canned tomatoes** (or fresh, chopped) * 2 tbsp **tomato paste** (optional, for richer taste) * 4 **eggs** * 1 tsp **paprika** * 1/2 tsp **cumin** * Salt & pepper (to taste) Optional: * Chili flakes 🌶️ * Feta cheese 🧀 * Fresh parsley or cilantro 🌿 --- ## 👨‍🍳 Instructions ### 1. Cook the base Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion and bell pepper → cook for **5–7 minutes** until soft. ### 2. Add garlic & spices Add garlic, paprika, cumin → cook for **1 minute** (until fragrant). ### 3. Make the sauce Pour in tomatoes (+ tomato paste if using). Simmer for **10–15 minutes** until thick. 👉 Taste and adjust salt/pepper. ### 4. Add the eggs Make small wells in the sauce. Crack eggs into each hole. ### 5. Cook eggs Cover the pan and cook for **5–8 minutes**: * Short time = runny yolk * Longer = firm yolk --- ## 🍽️ Serve * Sprinkle herbs or feta on top * Serve hot with **bread** (very important!) Tips (this makes a big difference) * Use a **wide pan** → eggs cook evenly * Don’t overcook the eggs (yolk should be slightly soft) * Add a little sugar if tomatoes are too acidic * For extra flavor: add **chili or smoked paprika

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