Classic Shakshuka

Name: Classic Shakshuka
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onions; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained; 2 tablespoons spicy harissa sauce; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 eggs; 4 oz crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Pita bread, if desired

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 4

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You might already know Middle Eastern shakshuka by its other name, “eggs in purgatory.” But no matter what you call it, these baked eggs in a spicy tomato sauce make for one extremely hearty vegetarian breakfast. Our quick and easy stovetop version cuts way down on cook time (but keeps all the flavor).

by: Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated Apr 25, 2017

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons spicy harissa sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 eggs
4 oz crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Pita bread, if desired

Steps

1

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell pepper; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in tomatoes, harissa sauce, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
2

Gently crack eggs into skillet over tomato mixture. Cover; simmer over low heat 10 to 12 minutes or until egg yolks are firm, not runny. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro; serve with pita bread, if desired.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Can’t take the heat? Reduce harissa sauce to 1 tablespoon, or serve on the side.
tip 2
For a fun mashup called “humshuka,” spoon hummus into a shallow bowl, and top with the shakshuka.

Nutrition Information

310 Calories, 18g Total Fat, 12g Protein, 23g Total Carbohydrate, 14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 310

Calories from Fat: 170

Total Fat: 18g; 28%

Saturated Fat: 7g; 34%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 210mg; 71%

Sodium: 1140mg; 47%

Potassium: 240mg; 7%

Total Carbohydrate: 23g; 8%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 12%

Sugars: 14g

Protein: 12g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 60%; 60%

Vitamin C: 40%; 40%

Calcium: 20%; 20%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;