Shakshuka (Eggs in Purgatory)
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🥦 Chapter 5: Vegetarian

Shakshuka (Eggs in Purgatory)

“A North African and Middle Eastern classic. Eggs gently poach right in a robust, spiced tomato sauce.”

1Ingredients

4–6 large eggs
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Crusty bread for serving

2Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes until soft.

2

Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne. Cook 1 minute until very fragrant.

3

Pour in crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes to thicken and develop flavor.

4

Using a spoon, make small wells in the tomato sauce. Crack one egg into each well.

5

Cover the skillet and let eggs poach 5–8 minutes, depending on how runny you like your yolks.

6

Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve immediately with plenty of crusty bread for dipping.

Pro Tip

If the tomato sauce gets too thick before you add the eggs, stir in a few tablespoons of water to loosen it up.

At a Glance

10 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
4
Serves

Tags

Middle Easternvegetarianbrunch