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March 16, 2026
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Shakshuka is an easy one pan breakfast or brunch dish that's super flavorful and easily customizable to everyone's tastes. Shakshuka (also spelled Shakshouka) is a heavenly dish cooked in a sauté pan with aromatic tomato sauce, eggs and spices.
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Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes or until becoming translucent. Add the bell pepper, garlic and salt and continue sautéing for 3 more minutes or until vegetables have softened.
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Add the smoked paprika, cumin and coriander and sauté for 1 minute to toast the herbs. Add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and stir the sauce until combined. Simmer the sauce over medium low for 15 minutes to meld the flavors.
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Using the back of a large spoon make 4 indents spaced out in the sauce and gently crack eggs into these “wells”. Cook the eggs and sauce for 5-6 minutes or until the whites are set and the eggs yolks are still jiggly. If you want your egg yolks fully cooked through cook for a total of 8-9 minutes.
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Serve in bowls with toast and sliced avocado if desired or eat right out of the skillet like we do.
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- Create a Sauce Well 🌀Let your tomato sauce simmer for 8-10 minutes before adding eggs to develop deep flavor and ensure the sauce is thick enough to hold eggs without them sinking to the bottom.
- Toast Your Spices First 🌶️Bloom the cumin and coriander in hot oil for 30 seconds before adding onions and garlic to unlock their essential oils and intensify their aromatic flavors exponentially.
- Gentle Egg Poaching Technique 🥚Create small indentations in the sauce with the back of a spoon before cracking eggs into them, and cover the pan for the last 2-3 minutes to ensure whites set while yolks stay runny.
- Char Your Peppers 🫑Dice and cook bell peppers over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes until the edges caramelize slightly, adding sweetness and depth that complements the spices beautifully.
- Fresh Herb Timing 🌿Reserve half your cilantro or parsley to stir in raw just before serving, preserving bright flavor that contrasts with the warm spiced tomato sauce.
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