Jul 14 2026

Shakshuka Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Classic Middle Eastern breakfast: spiced tomato & pepper stew with two baked free run eggs. Served with Lebanese 'toast'

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Ingredients

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Tomato & Pepper Stew

Eggs

Method

Tomato & Pepper Stew

  1. 1

    Sauté aromatics

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and spices

    Add minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne (if using) to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Simmer the tomato base

    Pour in crushed tomatoes, add salt and black pepper. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly.

Eggs

  1. 4

    Add eggs to stew

    Using the back of a spoon, make two small wells in the tomato mixture. Crack one egg into each well, keeping yolks intact.

  2. 5

    Cook eggs

    Cover the skillet with a lid and cook on low heat for 6–8 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny. For firmer yolks, cook an additional 2–3 minutes.

Garnish & Serving

  1. 6

    Prepare bread

    Brush Lebanese flatbread or pita with olive oil and toast lightly on a hot skillet or in the oven for 2–3 minutes per side until warm and slightly crisp.

  2. 7

    Garnish and serve

    Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shakshuka. Serve hot directly from the skillet with the toasted bread on the side for dipping.

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