Easy Shakshuka — Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Eggs gently poached in a smoky, spiced tomato and pepper sauce. A one-pan Mediterranean breakfast that’s packed with protein and ready in 25 minutes.

Ingredients:

4 large eggs
800g canned crushed tomatoes
1 large onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Crusty bread, to serve

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 6-7 minutes until soft.
Add garlic, cumin, paprika and chili flakes; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Make 4 wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes until whites are set but yolks still runny.
Garnish with parsley and serve hot with crusty bread.

Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 20 min | Servings: 4 | Calories: ~260 per serving | Protein: ~14g per serving

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Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.

With years of experience in restaurant research and local SEO, Sara creates accurate, user-friendly guides that work for both people and search engines. Her goal is to help users go from search results to their nearest restaurant or menu choice with as few clicks as possible.

Sara Mitchell

Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.With years of experience in restaurant research and local SEO, Sara creates accurate, user-friendly guides that work for both people and search engines. Her goal is to help users go from search results to their nearest restaurant or menu choice with as few clicks as possible.