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quick stovetop shakshuka recipe

Quick Stovetop Shakshuka

Shakshuka is an easy breakfast that is popular throughout the Middle East. It has onion and pepper simmered in tomato sauce with aromatic spices, topped with poached eggs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 3 servings
Calories 193 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 x 8 inch pan

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 can crushed tomato 14.5oz/ 411g size can
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs

Toppings:

  • Cilantro leaves
  • Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat up the olive oil in a small pan (I use an 8-inch). Cook the onion and pepper until tender.
  • Add in the smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder and cook for another minute.
  • Add in the crushed tomato (with juice) and salt. Let simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Using a large spoon, make 3 wells in the sauce. Gently drop the eggs into each well. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are halfway cooked.
  • Top with cilantro and drizzle some olive oil. Serve with gluten-free toast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 1035mgPotassium: 662mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2361IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 5mg

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