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Authentic Shakshuka Recipe: Eggs in Tomato Sauce

Authentic Shakshuka with Peas

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 1 whole Yellow onion Finely diced
  • 1 whole Red bell pepper Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 28 oz Crushed tomatoes One large can
  • 0.5 cup Green peas Fresh or frozen
  • 4 whole Large eggs
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley or cilantro Chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until highly fragrant.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the green peas. Stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Using the back of a spoon, make 4 small wells in the simmering tomato sauce. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks remain slightly runny.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately right out of the pan with crusty bread or pita.