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Flavorful Shakshuka with Feta and Fresh Herbs

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A quick and easy shakshuka recipe featuring a spicy tomato sauce, poached eggs, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes or fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon harissa paste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 oz (115 g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • A handful of fresh parsley and cilantro, chopped
  • Optional: crusty bread or pita for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in your skillet over medium heat (about 5 minutes) until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant and peppers soften.
  4. Stir in the harissa paste, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute to release aromas.
  5. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Make little wells in the sauce and carefully crack the eggs into each well. Season eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
  7. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil, reduce heat to low, and cook for 6-8 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny. For firmer yolks, cook 1-2 minutes longer.
  8. Remove from heat and sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped fresh herbs over the top.
  9. Serve immediately with crusty bread or pita.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs for even cooking. Covering the skillet traps steam to gently cook eggs without drying them out. If sauce is too watery, simmer longer before adding eggs. For milder heat, reduce harissa or substitute with sweet paprika. Cracking eggs into a small bowl before adding to sauce helps avoid shell bits.

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Keywords: shakshuka, feta, eggs, tomato sauce, harissa, breakfast, brunch, easy recipe, spicy, fresh herbs

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