Saucy Sunrise Shakshuka—Breakfast for 4

Saucy Sunrise Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern breakfast featuring eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce with peppers, onions, and herbs. This flavorful dish is best enjoyed with crusty bread for dipping, offering a satisfying and delicious start to your day.

Meal Type

Breakfast

Cuisine

Middle Eastern

Servings

4

Food Stars

Eggs, tomato sauce, peppers, onions, herbs, crusty bread

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations

You Need This Stuff

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices crusty bread

Do This With That Stuff

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
  2. Add 1 cup chopped onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
  3. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the skillet; cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly
  4. Stir in 2 cups tomato sauce and bring to a simmer
  5. Add 1 cup diced bell peppers to the skillet; cook for about 5 minutes until they are tender but still retain their shape
  6. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste
  7. Using a wooden spoon, create four wells in the tomato sauce mixture
  8. Carefully crack one large egg into each well
  9. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 5-8 minutes until the egg whites are set but yolks remain runny (cook longer if you prefer firmer yolks)
  10. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley over the top of the shakshuka
  11. Toast the four slices of crusty bread while shakshuka is cooking
  12. Serve Saucy Sunrise Shakshuka immediately with toasted crusty bread on the side using a serving spoon

Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings

☕ Bitter
  • Add 1/2 tsp of ground bitter melon powder
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped kale
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped radicchio
  • Replace cayenne pepper with 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
🧂 Salty
  • Increase salt to 1 tsp
  • Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Add 1/4 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives
  • Add 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
🍋 Sour
  • Add 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • Add 1 tsp sumac
  • Increase ground cumin to 1.5 tsp
  • Replace tomato sauce with 2 cups crushed tomatoes
🌶️ Spicy
  • Increase cayenne pepper to 1/2 tsp
  • Add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Add 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • Add 1 diced jalapeno pepper
🍬 Sweet
  • Add 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • Add 1/4 cup raisins
  • Add 1 tsp honey
  • Reduce cayenne pepper to 1/8 tsp
🍄 Umami
  • Add 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • Add 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
  • Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Increase ground cumin to 1.5 tsp
🍸 Alcoholic
  • Arak: The anise flavor complements the spices in the shakshuka
  • Lebanese White Wine: The crisp acidity balances the richness of the dish
  • Mimosa: The citrus notes from the orange juice enhance the tomato sauce flavors
🥤 Non Alcoholic
  • Mint Lemonade: Refreshing and complements the Middle Eastern flavors
  • Pomegranate Juice: Rich in antioxidants and pairs well with the tomato-based dish
  • Chilled Hibiscus Tea: Floral notes balance the spiciness of the shakshuka
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🥓 Keto
  • Remove 2 cups tomato sauce
  • Replace with 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • Remove 1 cup onions
  • Replace with 1 cup green onions
  • Remove 4 slices crusty bread
  • Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
🍆 Mediterranean
  • Replace tomato sauce with 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Add 1/4 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives
  • Replace cayenne pepper with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Replace crusty bread with 4 whole wheat pita breads
🥑 Paleo
  • Remove 4 slices crusty bread
  • Replace crusty bread with 1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • Add 1 tbsp coconut oil
🐟 Pescatarian
  • Add 1 cup of cooked, flaked salmon
  • Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
🌱 Vegan
  • Replace 4 large eggs with 1 cup silken tofu, crumbled
  • Remove crusty bread or replace with vegan bread
🥦 Vegetarian
  • No changes needed as the recipe is already vegetarian friendly.
🥩 Whole30
  • Remove 4 slices crusty bread
  • Replace 1 tbsp olive oil with 1 tbsp ghee
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🧠 Brain Health
  • Replace crusty bread with 4 slices of whole grain bread
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped spinach
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • Add 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
🌾 Celiac Disease
  • Replace crusty bread with 4 slices gluten-free bread
💩 Crohns Disease
  • Remove onions
  • Remove garlic
  • Replace tomato sauce with 2 cups canned pumpkin puree
  • Replace bell peppers with 1 cup diced zucchini
  • Replace crusty bread with gluten-free bread
🩸 Diabetes
  • Replace crusty bread with 4 slices of whole grain bread
  • Use sugar-free tomato sauce for 2 cups tomato sauce
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
  • Replace crusty bread with 4 slices gluten-free bread
🫀 Heart Disease
  • Replace olive oil with 1 tbsp canola oil
  • Replace crusty bread with 4 slices whole grain bread
  • Decrease cayenne pepper to 1/8 tsp
❤️ Heart Health
  • Replace olive oil with 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • Replace crusty bread with 4 slices whole grain bread
  • Decrease cayenne pepper to 1/8 tsp
🧂 High Blood Pressure
  • Remove salt and pepper to taste
  • Replace 1 tbsp olive oil with 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • Replace 2 cups tomato sauce with 2 cups no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • Decrease cayenne pepper to 1/8 tsp
🍔 High Cholesterol
  • Replace 4 large eggs with 8 egg whites
  • Decrease olive oil to 1/2 tbsp
  • Replace crusty bread with 4 slices of whole grain bread
🦠 Immune System
  • Add 1 cup chopped spinach
  • Add 1/2 cup diced mushrooms
  • Add 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Increase bell peppers to 1.5 cups
  • Replace crusty bread with whole grain bread
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Replace onions with 1 cup green onions (green parts only)
  • Replace tomato sauce with 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes (low FODMAP)
  • Replace garlic with 1 tsp garlic-infused olive oil
  • Replace crusty bread with 4 slices gluten-free bread
  • Remove cayenne pepper
💧 Kidney Disease
  • Decrease tomato sauce to 1 cup
  • Replace salt with a salt substitute to taste
  • Decrease cumin to 1/2 tsp
  • Decrease paprika to 1/2 tsp
  • Decrease ground coriander to 1/4 tsp
  • Omit cayenne pepper
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
  • No changes needed
🍺 Liver Disease
  • Decrease olive oil to 1/2 tbsp
  • Remove cayenne pepper
  • Replace crusty bread with whole wheat pita bread
🤰 Pregnancy
  • Remove cayenne pepper
  • Cook eggs until yolks are firm

Beti’s Reflections

On a recent culinary adventure through the Middle East, I stumbled upon a delightful breakfast dish that had me swooning at first bite. Saucy Sunrise Shakshuka, a traditional Middle Eastern breakfast, captured my heart and taste buds with its rich flavors and satisfying textures. I knew I had to share this gem with my fellow foodies!

Introducing the Saucy Sunrise Shakshuka recipe, perfect for serving four hungry souls. This healthy vegetarian brunch option is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients to kickstart your day. However, if you have an egg allergy or follow a vegan diet, this dish may not be suitable for you.

The magic of this Middle Eastern Shakshuka lies in its ingredients: four large eggs nestled in two cups of spicy tomato sauce, one cup each of diced bell peppers and chopped onions, 1/4 cup each of fresh cilantro and parsley (chopped), two cloves of minced garlic, and an aromatic blend of spices including ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. The combination creates a symphony of flavors that dance on your tongue while the crusty bread serves as the perfect accompaniment for dipping into the luscious sauce.

To create your own Saucy Sunrise Shakshuka masterpiece at home, start by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onions until softened before adding garlic and spices to release their fragrant aromas. Stir in tomato sauce and let it simmer before adding diced bell peppers to cook until tender yet firm. Create wells in the sauce for each egg before covering the skillet to cook until desired doneness is achieved. Finish by sprinkling fresh herbs on top and serve alongside toasted crusty bread.

In conclusion, this Saucy Sunrise Shakshuka recipe is sure to become your new favorite Middle Eastern breakfast dish! With its eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce and a medley of flavorful ingredients, it’s the perfect way to start your day on a delicious note. So gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy this scrumptious Shakshuka with bell peppers and crusty bread for dipping. Happy cooking, my fellow food enthusiasts!

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