Poached Eggs in Spiced Sauce (Printable Version)

North African poached eggs simmered in a rich tomato and pepper sauce with fragrant spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 green bell pepper, chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice or 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped

→ Spices & Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
10 - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

→ Eggs

11 - 4 large eggs

→ Garnish (optional)

12 - Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
13 - Crusty bread, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and green bell pepper, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
03 - Stir in ground cumin, sweet paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add diced tomatoes with their juice, season with salt, black pepper, and optional sugar. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
05 - Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Create four wells in the sauce using a spoon and carefully crack an egg into each well.
07 - Cover the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks remain soft.
08 - Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired, and serve immediately with crusty bread.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare
  • Full of flavor and nutritious
02 -
  • Shakshuka is traditionally served right from the pan
  • This recipe is dairy-free and nut-free
03 -
  • Add a pinch of chili flakes or a small chopped chili with garlic for extra heat
  • Swap bell pepper for any color or use roasted peppers for depth of flavor
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