Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring poached eggs in a rich tomato sauce with feta cheese, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes (or 1 can crushed tomatoes)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 farm-fresh eggs
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Dice your onion, garlic, and bell peppers.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and bell peppers, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Tomatoes and Spices: Pour in tomatoes, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Create Wells for the Eggs: Make small wells in the sauce and crack eggs into them. Sprinkle feta over the top.
- Cover and Cook: Reduce heat, cover, and allow the eggs to poach for 5-7 minutes until the whites are firm but yolks are runny.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, herbs, and extra feta. Serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
Feel free to customize with any veggies or spices you prefer. Serve immediately for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
Keywords: shakshuka, eggs, feta, Mediterranean, breakfast