Shakshuka Bowl with Poached Eggs (Printable Version)

Poached eggs simmered in spiced tomato and pepper sauce with warm pita bread

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 cups baby spinach
06 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

→ Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon paprika
10 - 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
11 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 - 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
13 - 1 teaspoon sugar
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Eggs and Garnish

15 - 4 large eggs
16 - 0.25 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
17 - 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ To Serve

18 - 4 pita breads, warmed

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
02 - Add bell peppers and jalapeño to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
03 - Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add sugar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
05 - Add spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
06 - Make small wells in the sauce with a spoon and crack eggs into each well.
07 - Cover the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
08 - Remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and feta cheese. Serve immediately with warm pita bread for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Nutritious and Filling: Packed with fresh vegetables and protein-rich eggs.
  • Easy to Make: Uses basic pantry staples and takes only 40 minutes from start to finish.
  • One-Pan Wonder: Everything is cooked in a single skillet, making cleanup a breeze.
02 -
  • Thicken the Sauce: Ensure you simmer the tomatoes long enough so the sauce is thick enough to hold the eggs.
  • Perfect Eggs: Keep a close eye on the eggs after covering the skillet; they can go from runny to hard-boiled very quickly.
  • Fresh Herbs: Don't skip the fresh cilantro or parsley as they provide a necessary brightness to the rich sauce.
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