Poached Eggs in Spiced Tomato (Printer-friendly)

North African dish with poached eggs in a flavorful spiced tomato and pepper sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 green bell pepper, chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice or 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped

→ Spices & Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
10 - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

→ Eggs

11 - 4 large eggs

→ Garnish

12 - Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
13 - Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and green bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
03 - Stir in ground cumin, sweet paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add diced tomatoes with their juice. Season with salt, black pepper, and sugar if desired. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
05 - Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as necessary.
06 - Create four wells in the tomato sauce using a spoon and crack a large egg into each well.
07 - Cover the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain soft.
08 - Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired, and serve hot with crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Vegetarian and full of flavor
02 -
  • Shakshuka originates from the Maghreb region of North Africa.
  • The dish is traditionally served straight from the pan.
03 -
  • For extra spice, add a pinch of chili flakes with the garlic.
  • Swap bell pepper for any color or use roasted jarred peppers.
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