Description
A hearty and flavorful breakfast or brunch dish featuring crispy toasted bread topped with rich tomato sauce, perfectly cooked eggs, and warm spices for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 4 eggs
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper, then cook until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, cumin, and chili flakes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Create small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into them.
- Cover the skillet and cook until the egg whites are set while the yolks remain slightly soft.
- Meanwhile, toast the bread slices until golden and crispy.
- Place the toast on serving plates and spoon the shakshouka mixture over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use sourdough or artisan bread for the best texture and flavor.
- Add cooked sausage or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini can be added for more vegetables.
- Store leftover shakshouka separately from the toast to maintain crispness.
- Adjust chili flakes or add jalapeños for extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
