Recipe

Make Homemade Shakshuka in Under 30 Minutes

By Rebecca Simonov at University of Michigan

Scrambled and over-medium got you down? This shakshuka will reinvent the way you see eggs. Bask in all its cheesy and tomato-y glory as you find another excuse to have breakfast for dinner.

Shakshuka

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 2
  • Medium
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/3 red pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/3 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/3 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup feta
  • 2 tablespoon minced parsley

Photo by Rebecca Simonov

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375ºF.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 10-15 minutes.

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Step 3

Add in garlic, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine.

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Step 4

Pour in and mix tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, then let sit over medium-low heat for approximately 10 minutes to let the sauce thicken.

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Step 5

Make two small ditches with a spoon and crack in eggs. Sprinkle with feta.

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Step 6

Bake in the oven for 7-10 minutes until the eggs are just set.

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Step 7

Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy with pita bread.

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