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Easy Spicy Shakshuka Breakfast Bowl

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A flavorful and hearty shakshuka breakfast bowl featuring a spicy tomato sauce with poached eggs, perfect for a satisfying morning meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • A handful fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • Crusty bread or cooked quinoa, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
  3. Stir in the garlic and diced red bell pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the tomato paste. Mix well.
  5. Season with ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and becomes vibrant red.
  6. Make little wells in the sauce using the back of a spoon. Crack an egg into each well carefully, keeping yolks intact.
  7. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and reduce heat to low. Cook eggs for 6-8 minutes depending on desired yolk consistency.
  8. Once eggs are cooked, remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped cilantro or parsley and crumbled feta cheese on top.
  9. Serve immediately with crusty bread or quinoa to soak up the sauce.

Notes

If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water or broth to loosen it. Cracking eggs into a small bowl before adding to the sauce helps avoid shell bits. Control heat to avoid burning the sauce. Use a lid to poach eggs evenly.

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Keywords: shakshuka, spicy breakfast, poached eggs, tomato sauce, easy breakfast, brunch recipe, healthy breakfast

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