Ingredients:
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Onion – 1 medium diced
- Red bell pepper – 1 small diced
- Garlic cloves – 4 diced
- Tomatoes – 5 roma diced (can substitute canned tomatoes too)
- Cumin powder – 1 tsp
- Paprika – 1 tsp
- Chilli powder – 1 tsp
- Salt – as per taste don’t add all 4 packets
- Sugar – 1 tsp (1 packet)
- Chili flakes – optional on top or in the mix with spices
- Ground black pepper – as per taste don’t add all 4 packets
- Eggs – 6
- Cilantro – to garnish
- Bread – Sourdough slices
Optional:
- Avocado
- Olives
- Cheese
Recipe
- To a pan, add oil on medium heat. Once heated, add diced onion and garlic. Let it cook for 5 minutes or until onion softens
- Now add diced red bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes
- Add diced tomatoes, cumin powder, paprika, chilli powder, salt (1 packet to start), sugar, and chili flakes. Allow to simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes
- Now add ground black pepper and adjust seasoning as needed
- Crack the eggs over the tomato mixture by making space using your ladle. Cover the pan and simmer for 8-12, or until eggs reach desired consistency (8 mins for runny eggs, 12 mins for well-done eggs)
- Garnish with cilantro and serve it with any toasted bread of your choice
*Shakshuka is usually served for breakfast and is ready in just 30-35 minutes*
