Shakshuka Bowl with Poached Eggs (Printable)

Poached eggs in spiced tomato pepper sauce with warm pita bread

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
11 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 - 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
13 - 1 teaspoon sugar
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Eggs & Garnish

15 - 4 to 6 large eggs
16 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
17 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ To Serve

18 - 4 pita breads, warmed

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Add diced red and yellow bell peppers along with the jalapeño. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables become tender.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the spices become 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 baby spinach to the sauce and cook for approximately 2 minutes until wilted.
06 - Make small wells in the sauce using the back of a spoon and carefully crack eggs into each well.
07 - Cover the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until egg whites are set while yolks remain runny.
08 - Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately with warm pita bread for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinner that actually tastes like you tried.
  • The runny yolks turn into the most luxurious sauce when you dip your bread, and honestly, that's pure comfort in a bowl.
02 -
  • The eggs will keep cooking after you remove the skillet from heat, so pull it off the stove just before they look completely done—the residual warmth will finish them perfectly and keep those yolks creamy.
  • Don't skip the spice-toasting step; it's the difference between a dish that tastes flat and one that tastes like someone who actually knows what they're doing made it.
03 -
  • Make the sauce ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a few days—then you can just reheat it, add the eggs, and have a restaurant-quality dinner on the table in minutes.
  • If your eggs are done before the sauce is the thickness you want, just crack them in anyway and let the yolk cook gently while the sauce finishes thickening; there's more flexibility here than you'd think.
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