*A vibrant Middle Eastern dish of eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce*
Shakshuka is a crowd-pleasing one-pan wonder that works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With eggs gently poached in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, it’s both comforting and nutritious.
What You’ll Need
- Olive oil
- 1 red onion, peeled, halved and sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 small red capsicum
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 400g tin crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup / 125 ml chicken or vegetable stock (or water)
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- Paprika and cumin, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 4-6 eggs
Tips & Tricks
This dish can be eaten for any meal of the day!
Tweaks
Use leftover veggies you have in the fridge (i.e. leafy greens, asparagus, beans, leek, spring onion, mushrooms, zucchini). The options are endless. Add chickpeas for extra protein
To Serve
Pita or crusty bread
Top with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese
Top with Cottage cheese (extra protein)


