AuthorLucille O'NealCategoryBreakfast, Shaq FoodShakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern meal of poached eggs in a simmering tomato sauce with spices. It's easy, healthy and takes less than 30 minutes to make.
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion Diced
1 Red Bell Pepper seeded and diced
4 Garlic Cloves finely chopped
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Cumim
¼ tsp Chili Powder
1 28 Ounce Can of Whole Peeled Tomotoes
6 Large Eggs
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Small Bunch of Fresh Cilantro chopped
1 Small Bunch of Fresh Parsley chopped
1
Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
2
Add garlic and spices and cook for an additional minute.
3
Pour the can of tomatoes and juice into the pan and break down the tomatoes using a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a simmer.
4
Use your large spoon to create small wells in the sauce, then crack the eggs into each well. Cook the eggs for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking. You can also cover the pan with a lid to expedite the cooking of the eggs.
5
Garnish with chopped cilantro and parsley before serving.
Ingredients
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion Diced
1 Red Bell Pepper seeded and diced
4 Garlic Cloves finely chopped
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Cumim
¼ tsp Chili Powder
1 28 Ounce Can of Whole Peeled Tomotoes
6 Large Eggs
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Small Bunch of Fresh Cilantro chopped
1 Small Bunch of Fresh Parsley chopped
Directions
1
Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
2
Add garlic and spices and cook for an additional minute.
3
Pour the can of tomatoes and juice into the pan and break down the tomatoes using a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a simmer.
4
Use your large spoon to create small wells in the sauce, then crack the eggs into each well. Cook the eggs for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking. You can also cover the pan with a lid to expedite the cooking of the eggs.
5
Garnish with chopped cilantro and parsley before serving.