Shakshuka Bowl Middle Eastern (Printer-Friendly)

A vibrant dish with spiced tomato sauce, eggs, and warm pita bread for dipping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 cups baby spinach
06 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

→ Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
11 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 - 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
13 - 1 teaspoon sugar
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Eggs and Garnish

15 - 4 to 6 large eggs
16 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
17 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ To Serve

18 - 4 pita breads, warmed

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
02 - Add diced red and yellow bell peppers along with jalapeño. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in crushed tomatoes and add sugar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
05 - Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
06 - Make small wells in the sauce using a spoon and carefully crack eggs into each well.
07 - Cover skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
08 - Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately with warm pita bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in 40 minutes, so you can make it on a Tuesday night without stress.
  • Those runny yolks mix with the silky sauce in a way that makes even simple dipping feel luxurious.
  • It's naturally vegetarian but feels substantial enough that nobody notices what's missing.
  • The spices wake up your taste buds in ways that make you sit up straighter at the table.
02 -
  • The moment you crack those eggs in is when the magic happens, but also when impatience ruins everything—don't crank the heat up trying to speed the process, or you'll end up with rubbery whites and cooked yolks.
  • Taste the sauce before adding eggs because you can't season it properly afterward without scrambling things up.
03 -
  • Don't let your skillet smoke on the stove before adding oil; medium heat is truly the right temperature, even if it feels slow.
  • If sauce thickens too much before it's time to add eggs, thin it slightly with a splash of water so the eggs can poach properly.
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