How to Make Spicy One-Pot Shakshouka - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shakshouka is a North African and Middle Eastern dish that has gained popularity all over the world for its rich and flavorful taste. This dish consists of poached eggs in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce, typically flavored with a variety of aromatic spices. The combination of the creamy eggs and the tangy, spicy sauce makes for a truly satisfying meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

While traditional shakshouka recipes can be made in separate pans for the sauce and th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, halved and finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 red chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Saute onion and bell peppers in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chile pepper and garlic; cook and stir the peppers start to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make indentations in the sauce using a wooden spoon. Crack eggs into indentations in the sauce. Cover and cook until whites are firm and yolks reach desired doneness, 5 to 8 minutes. Uncover and garnish with green onions.
  • Nutrition

    203 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 272mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 92mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 451mg