This shakshuka recipe is an easy version of the popular Middle Eastern poached egg dish. I love shakshuka — it's delicious, healthy, and makes a satisfying breakfast or brunch. I use canned tomatoes instead of fresh, which means I can make it whenever I want with ingredients from my pantry!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 onion , cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper , cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 can whole peeled plum tomatoes with juice , 28 ounce
- 1 teaspoon paprika , or to taste
- 2 slices pickled jalapeño pepper , finely chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 4 pitas breads , 6 inch
Instructions
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1
Gather the ingredients.
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2
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, paprika, and jalapeños; stir, using the back of a spoon to break up the tomatoes. Simmer for about 25 minutes.
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3
Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slip the egg into the tomato sauce. Repeat with remaining eggs.
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4
Poach the eggs in the sauce until the whites are firm and the yolks have thickened but are not hard, 2 ½ to 3 minutes. If the tomato sauce gets dry, add a few tablespoons of water. Remove the poached eggs with a slotted spoon, place onto a warm plate, and serve with the tomato sauce and pita bread.
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5
Enjoy!
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