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Stovetop shakshuka

By Trudie McConnochie | Writer

Published 2 December 2024


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A pan filled with shakshuka rests on a kitchen bench

Shakshuka is a healthy and filling option to serve at breakfast, lunch or dinner.

This simple recipe is packed with flavour and protein, with eggs cooked to your liking and a rich, spiced tomato sauce.

Prep time

5m

Cook time

20m

Serves

2

Ingredients

14

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped or crushed
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely sliced
  • 1/2 red capsicum, finely sliced
  • 1 red chili, finely sliced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 400g diced tomato (no added salt)
  • 1/2 tsp Vegemite
  • Small pinch pepper
  • 4 eggs
  • Fresh parsley, to serve
  • Feta, to serve
  • Sourdough, to serve

Method

Step 1:

Heat oil in a small frying pan, then add onion and capsicum and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Step 2:

Add garlic, chili and paprika, stirring for one minute.

Step 3:

Add tin of tomatoes, Vegemite and pepper, then bring to a simmer and leave to cook for 5 minutes.

Step 4:

Make ‘wells’ for eggs close to the edge of the pan.

Step 5:

Crack eggs into wells, stirring the sauce around the edges.

Step 6:

Cover and allow to simmer for 5 (soft) to 10 (hard) minutes, or until eggs are cooked as you like them.

Step 7:

Top with feta and fresh parsley and serve with toasted sourdough.

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