Shakshuka Breakfast Recipe

Name: Shakshuka Breakfast
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1tbsp olive oil; 1/2 medium brown or white onion, peeled and diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 4 cups ripe diced tomatoes, or 2 cans diced tomatoes; 2tbsp tomato paste; 1tsp chili powder (mild); 1tsp cumin; 1tsp paprika; Pinch of cayenne pepper (or more to taste– spicy!); Pinch of sugar (optional, to taste); Salt and pepper to taste; 5-6 eggs; 1/2tbsp fresh chopped parsley for garnish

written by Michelle Nortje February 12, 2019

Recipe by Claire Allen. Photography by Marlon Du Plooy. Styling by Megan Daniels.

Shakshuka Breakfast

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium brown or white onion, peeled and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
4 cups ripe diced tomatoes, or 2 cans diced tomatoes
2tbsp tomato paste
1tsp chili powder (mild)
1tsp cumin
1tsp paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper (or more to taste– spicy!)
Pinch of sugar (optional, to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
5-6 eggs
1/2tbsp fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a pan, fry onion and peppers until soft. Add the garlic then the spices and fry until aromatic.
Pour in tomatoes, crush any big pieces, bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
Taste and add additional spices to taste and sugar if needed, add eggs, season and cover on a low heat. Cook for 10 minutes.
Serve with parsley or coriander with fresh or toasted bread.

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Michelle Nortje

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