❈ Shakshuka ❈

❈ Shakshuka ❈
AuthorArtem OlivaCategoryDifficultyIntermediate

This popular dish features an egg poached atop a cumin-spiced tomato sauce. It’s a traditional recipe that transforms an egg into a flavorful meal.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time13 minsTotal Time18 mins
18 Minutes

 ¼ Medium Red or White Onion, Finely Chopped
 1 cup Chopped Tomatoes (canned or fresh)
 ½ tsp Ground Cumin
 ½ tsp Paprika
 1 Egg
 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley (for serving)
 ¼ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1

Place a small pan over medium heat, and add the olive oil. When the oil
begins to shimmer, add the onions, and sauté for 3 minutes.

2

In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, cumin, and paprika. Stir, and
pour the tomato mixture into the pan. Stir again and then cover.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.

3

Break the egg on top of the tomato mixture, and continue cooking,
uncovered, for 3 minutes. Cover again, and cook for an additional
2 minutes or until the egg is set.

4

Use a spatula to carefully transfer the egg and sauce to a plate.
Sprinkle the parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper over the top
before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1


Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
Protein 10g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

 

Ingredients

 ¼ Medium Red or White Onion, Finely Chopped
 1 cup Chopped Tomatoes (canned or fresh)
 ½ tsp Ground Cumin
 ½ tsp Paprika
 1 Egg
 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley (for serving)
 ¼ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Directions

1

Place a small pan over medium heat, and add the olive oil. When the oil
begins to shimmer, add the onions, and sauté for 3 minutes.

2

In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, cumin, and paprika. Stir, and
pour the tomato mixture into the pan. Stir again and then cover.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.

3

Break the egg on top of the tomato mixture, and continue cooking,
uncovered, for 3 minutes. Cover again, and cook for an additional
2 minutes or until the egg is set.

4

Use a spatula to carefully transfer the egg and sauce to a plate.
Sprinkle the parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper over the top
before serving.

❈ Shakshuka ❈