Shakshuka - North African Egg Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Chop 1 brown onion, 1 red pepper, 1 green pepper, and 2 well ripened tomatoes into small pieces.

Chop 3 cloves of garlic and fresh parsley finely.

Preheat 30 grams of butter in a large frying pan until fully melted.

Add the chopped peppers and onion to the pan.

Stir vegetables for about 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring to prevent burning.

Add the chopped tomatoes and garlic to the pan.

Season with a pinch of salt, ground black pepper, and cumin.

Leave the sauce to cook for about 8 minutes, stirring a few times.

Crack 6 eggs and add them to the sauce without scrambling.

Put a lid on the pan and leave everything to cook for about 5 minutes.

Garnish the dish with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens