Shakshuka – Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce

⏱️ Prep time: 25 minutes | 👥 Servings: 2 | 🔥 Difficulty: Easy

🥘 INGREDIENTS:

• 4 eggs (size M)
• 400 g chopped tomatoes (canned)
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin (ground)
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp turmeric
• Salt and black pepper
• Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
• 100 g feta cheese (optional, but recommended)

🔥 PREPARATION:

Step 1: SAUTÉ VEGETABLES (8 minutes)

• Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat (level 5)
• Sauté onions for 3–4 minutes until translucent
• Add bell pepper, sauté for another 3 minutes
• Stir in garlic, roast for 1 minute
  
  
  

Step 2: BUILD THE SAUCE (7 minutes)

• Stir in cumin, paprika, cayenne, and turmeric – roast for 30 seconds until fragrant
• Pour in chopped tomatoes, mix well
• Season with salt and pepper
• Simmer for 5–6 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly
  
  
  

Step 3: POACH EGGS (8 minutes)

• With a spoon, make 4 indentations in the tomato sauce
• Carefully crack one egg into each indentation
• Reduce heat to level 3, cover with lid
• Cook for 5–7 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny
  
  
  

Step 4: SERVE

• Crumble feta over the top
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro
• Serve directly in the pan – it's tradition!
  
  
  

✅ TIPS FOR PERFECT RESULTS:

• The BIOL cast iron skillet maintains even heat – no hot rim, no cold center
• Take eggs directly from the fridge – this keeps the yolk runny longer during cooking
• For more depth: roast 1 tbsp tomato paste with the spices
• Adjust spiciness to your liking: add more cayenne or fresh chili
• Serve Shakshuka directly in the pan – rustic charm guaranteed

🌡️ EGG DONENESS:

• Creamy yolk: 5 minutes with lid
• Semi-set yolk: 7 minutes with lid
• Fully cooked: 9–10 minutes with lid

🍷 SERVING SUGGESTION:

Place directly on the table in the pan – a rustic summer breakfast or light dinner. Serve with fresh white bread or pita for dipping. As a drink: fresh mint tea or a cool rosé in the evening.

📊 NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving):