Shakshuka

Shakshuka

Shakshuka

Yield 3
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
5 Min
Cook time
10 Min
Total time
15 Min
Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern and North African dish that consists of eggs poached in a flavorful tomato and pepper sauce, often spiced with various aromatic herbs and spices. It's typically served as a breakfast or brunch dish and is known for its rich and comforting flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 15-ounce can of chickpeas, drained
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 each 14.5-ounce cans of diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste (pinch each)
  • 6 large eggs
  • Garnishes
  • Chopped parsley
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or labneh (labneh is strained yogurt)

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute briefly. Add the pepper. Stir for a few minutes.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes, rinsing out the can with 1 cup water, and adding it to the sauce. Add the chickpeas and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 6 minutes.
  3. Create 6 divots in the sauce with a spoon and crack in 6 eggs, keeping them evenly distributed. Turn down the heat, cover the pan, and simmer until the eggs are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. Garnish with chopped parsley and dollops of Greek yogurt or labneh. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450.83

Fat

22.48 g

Sat. Fat

4.87 g

Carbs

35.5 g

Fiber

9.6 g

Net carbs

25.89 g

Sugar

9.2 g

Protein

28.74 g

Sodium

640.56 mg

Cholesterol

375.33 mg
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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII discovered her love of cooking at her grandmother's side, stirring raisin oatmeal on a Saturday morning. By 15 she had her first food service job. At 18 she was accepted to the Culinary Institute of America, where she graduated second in her class, then went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland to study pastry arts and baking. A decade with Hyatt Hotels followed before she founded Food and Health Communications with a single conviction: food that is good for you should taste extraordinary.

Judy holds a Master of Professional Studies in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University (Summa Cum Laude), two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and the CIA's Pro Chef II certification. She has earned the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year award.

Today she develops every recipe on this site, shoots and styles food through her food photography and motion studio, and publishes nutrition education materials for dietitians, schools, extension offices, and health professionals through nutritioneducationstore.com. She uses the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to drive her creativity — whether that means a new twist on fajitas or Italian brownies made with toasted nuts and cooked honey. Her mission has never changed: help everyone make food that tastes as good as it is for them.

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