Shakshuka
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Vegetarian Gluten-free Levantine

Shakshuka

Eggs gently poached in a richly spiced tomato and pepper sauce, finished with fresh herbs for a comforting Levantine skillet meal.

45 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Heat 20 ml of the olive oil in a wide 28 cm skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, season with a pinch of the salt, and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
2
Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
3
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the remaining salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cook uncovered for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to hold a trail from a spoon.
Thickened tomato and pepper sauce simmering in a skillet AI-generated image
4
Make eight shallow wells in the sauce with the back of a spoon. Crack one egg into each well, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and season the eggs lightly.
5
Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat for 6 to 9 minutes, checking once, until the egg whites are fully opaque and set while the yolks remain softly runny, or cook longer for firmer yolks.
Finished shakshuka with set egg whites and soft golden yolks AI-generated image
6
Remove from the heat and rest for 2 minutes. Scatter over the parsley and serve immediately from the skillet with warm flatbread.

Why this recipe works

Slowly reducing the tomatoes concentrates their sweetness while cumin, paprika, and chili create a warm savory backbone. Adding the eggs only after the sauce thickens keeps the whites tender and the yolks distinct.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Cool leftovers within 2 hours, transfer them to an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Store flatbread separately.

How to reheat it

Reheat gently in a covered skillet over low heat until steaming hot throughout, about 6 to 8 minutes. The egg yolks will firm as they reheat.

Nutrition / serving

299kcal
16.80 gprotein
19.56 gcarbs
17.39 gfat
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Published 20 Aug 2026 · updated 21 Aug 2026