Shakshouka Recipe

5 from 2 votes

This Shakshouka Recipe is a big skillet of warm, satisfying flavors, full of nutritious, delicious, and wholesome ingredients. There's nothing better than scooping out a portion or dipping into the sauce and soft eggs with a beautiful piece of crusty bread.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: European, Middle Eastern

Keyword: breakfast, breakfast recipe, egg recipe, tomato recipe

Servings:

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion finely diced
1 cloves garlic minced, optional
1 bell pepper finely diced
½ teaspoon salt to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper totaste
750 ml plain tomato sauce about 3 cups
6 eggs
2 tablespoons Macedonian-style feta optional
parsley for garnish

Instructions

Begin by finely dicing the onion and pepper and mincing the garlic clove (if using).
In a skillet on medium-high heat sauté the onion and bell pepper first in some olive oil for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add the sauce in, stir and add another pinch of salt. Let it go for 5-10 minutes covered on medium-low heat.
Slowly add the eggs. You can crack them one at a time in a bowl and then add them, or crack them gently directly. Cover the pan and check on them every 2 minutes by opening the cover.
Once cooked to your liking garnish with parsley, feta and enjoy.

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