Israeli Shakshuka
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 153kcal
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup 60 mL olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion peeled and chopped
- 3 to 5 garlic cloves peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
- 2 to 3 jalapeños stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Two 14-ounce 400 grams cans of diced or crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 to 6 eggs at room temperature
- Optional for garnish: Fresh cilantro or parsley and crumbled Feta cheese.
Instructions
- In a wide skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeños, and cook for 5 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for at least 5 minutes until the veggies are tender.
- Add the tomato paste, canned tomatoes, and sugar, and bring them to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens slightly for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors; add salt and pepper if needed. If you find Shakshuka too acidic add 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Using a spoon, make 4 to 6 wells in the sauce. Carefully crack an egg into each well, then spoon a bit of the sauce over each egg white. Cook for 7 to 15 minutes until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and Feta cheese. Serve hot with pita or bread.
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Notes
Variations:
Tomatoes: Fresh ripened tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, canned whole peeled tomatoes, canned fire-roasted tomatoes.
Bell peppers: Green, yellow, orange.
Other vegetables that make great additions: Mushrooms, spinach, carrots, zucchini, and eggplant.
Spices: Ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander.
For heat: Harissa paste, cayenne pepper, chili flakes.
For garnish: Shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled goat cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1522IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg