Description
Spicy Turkish-Style Baked Eggs, or Shakshuka, is a vibrant dish that transforms your brunch into a culinary celebration. This hearty meal features eggs poached in a luscious tomato sauce, enriched with sweet bell peppers and aromatic spices. Perfect for lazy weekends or impressing guests, Shakshuka is simple to make and adaptable to your personal taste. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a delightful experience that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 red or yellow bell peppers, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes; simmer for about 10 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make wells in the sauce and crack eggs into each well.
- Transfer skillet under the broiler for 6-8 minutes until eggs are set but yolks remain runny.
- Sprinkle feta cheese and fresh herbs before serving with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg