The Best Shakshuka

The Best Shakshuka

Israeli Shakshuka

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

122
Calories
5.4g
Fat
9.7g
Carbohydrates
8g
Protein
186.5mg
Cholesterol
348mg
Sodium
The Best Shakshuka

Recipe Description

Have you ever visited Israel? You’ll find The Best Shakshuka served in almost every single restaurant and enjoyed anytime of day for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Israelis love to soak up the tomato sauce with thick slices of white or pita bread and you bet the serving pan is wiped clean. Every Israeli believes their recipe is the best one on the market but we promise you that ours really is The Best!

To make The Best Shakshuka, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for The Best Shakshuka

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook peppers and onions

    7 min
    Step 1 - The Best Shakshuka

    In a large frying pan, heat oil and add bell peppers and onions. Cook for 5 minutes until onions are soft and translucent.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and spices

    1 min
    Step 2 - The Best Shakshuka

    Add garlic, paprika, cumin and chili powder and cook for another 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes

    1 min
    Step 3 - The Best Shakshuka

    Add can of tomatoes including all the juices and break apart bigger tomatoes using a cooking spoon.

  4. 4

    Season

    5 min
    Step 4 - The Best Shakshuka

    Season with salt and pepper to taste and bring pan to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Add eggs

    2 min
    Step 5 - The Best Shakshuka

    Use a spoon to make 6 small spaces for eggs. Crack open an egg into each small well.

  6. 6

    Cook

    5 min
    Step 6 - The Best Shakshuka

    Cover pan with lid and cook for about 5-8 minutes until eggs are cooked to your preference.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - The Best Shakshuka

    Season eggs with salt and pepper and garnish with cilantro and parsley before serving.

Israel has some of the best food and The Best Shakshuka recipe is definitely one of their top dishes. No one needs an excuse to make this am I right? Share your thoughts and tag #cookmerecipes online once you’ve attempted this one.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Alexito
July 10, 2024
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¡Increíble! Hice esta shakshuka para un brunch familiar, y todos quedaron sorprendidos. ¡Repetiremos pronto, sin duda!

Michael Levinson
March 22, 2024
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Made this Shakshuka for brunch with my wife. It was superb and reminded us of our time in Israel!

Frances
February 1, 2024
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Simply delicious dish.

Katherine Johnson
December 23, 2023
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Incredible! I made this shakshuka for brunch and it took me back to my trip to Tel Aviv!

Diana Rodríguez
October 25, 2023
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Hice esta shakshuka y me transportó a Tel Aviv. Simplemente deliciosa. ¡Gracias!

Mia Thompson
October 14, 2023
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Delicious, made it with kids!

Olive
October 10, 2023
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OMG! This Shakshuka took me straight back to my trip to Israel! It was so easy to whip up and my family devoured it! We dipped thick pita in the sauce and it became a fam fave. Whip it up, you won't regret it!

Sunny
November 23, 2022
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Delicious!

Olivia Johnson
May 2, 2022
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So simple, loved it

Bella Johnson
March 20, 2022
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OMG, this Shakshuka hits different! Made it for brunch on Sunday, and my kids were all over it! We devoured every bite. Simple yet delish!

Patricia
October 29, 2021
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I couldn't be more thankful for this recipe. My husband and I made The Best Shakshuka for brunch, and it brought us back to our trip to Israel. The flavors are just exceptional, and it was so easy to whip up. We'll surely be making this again soon.

Nina Smith
August 28, 2021
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Superb! I made this Shakshuka for breakfast last Sunday. My husband loved the rich flavors, and we enjoyed it with fresh pita. It felt like a little taste of Israel at home!

Victor
February 24, 2021
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Amazing!

Daria Rossi
October 7, 2020
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Delish!

Wendy Smith
March 2, 2020
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Easy and delicious dish.

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