Print

Flavorful Shakshuka Recipe Easy Baked Eggs with Spiced Tomato Sauce and Feta

shakshuka recipe - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy shakshuka recipe featuring baked eggs in a spiced tomato sauce with tangy feta cheese, perfect for brunch or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced (red or yellow for sweetness, green for more bite)
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 can (28 ounces / 800g) crushed tomatoes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 to 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces / 115g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and diced bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and optional 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the spices bloom.
  4. Add the 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and let simmer gently for 10 minutes uncovered until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Make small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well, being careful not to break the yolks.
  6. Crumble the feta cheese over the sauce and eggs, gently pressing some into the sauce if desired.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes until the egg whites are set but yolks are still slightly runny. For firmer yolks, bake a few minutes longer.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.

Notes

Crack eggs into a small bowl before adding to the skillet to avoid shells. If the sauce thickens too much, add a tablespoon of water or broth to loosen it. Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired heat. For stovetop cooking, cover skillet and cook on low heat for 5–8 minutes until eggs set.

Nutrition

Keywords: shakshuka, baked eggs, spiced tomato sauce, feta, easy brunch, vegetarian, gluten-free

Find it online: https://bitematrix.com/flavorful-shakshuka-recipe-easy-baked-eggs-with-spiced-tomato-sauce-and-feta/