Shakshuka Bowl with Poached Eggs (Printable Copy)

Poached eggs in spiced tomato sauce with peppers, served with warm pita

# What You 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 - ½ teaspoon ground coriander
11 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 - 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
13 - 1 teaspoon sugar
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Eggs and Garnish

15 - 4 to 6 large eggs
16 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
17 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

→ To Serve

18 - 4 pita breads, warmed

# How to Make:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
02 - Add diced red and yellow bell peppers along with seeded and finely chopped jalapeño. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in crushed tomatoes and add sugar, salt, and black pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
05 - Add baby spinach and cook until completely wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
06 - Make small wells in the sauce using the back of a spoon and crack eggs into each well.
07 - Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
08 - Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
09 - Transfer to serving bowls and serve immediately with warm pita bread for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels fancy enough to impress guests but honest enough that you'll make it on a regular Tuesday without thinking twice.
  • The runny yolks create their own sauce, so every bite feels a little different depending on what you scoop up with your pita.
  • You can have it ready in under 40 minutes, which means you can satisfy a craving without spending your whole evening in the kitchen.
02 -
  • If your eggs are cooking too fast before the sauce is done, lower your heat and cover sooner—the eggs should be the last thing to finish, not the first.
  • Don't skip making those wells for the eggs; if they just sit on top of the sauce, they cook unevenly and you'll lose that perfect runny center.
03 -
  • Buy the largest skillet you have; the more room the vegetables have to cook without crowding, the better they'll caramelize and develop flavor.
  • If your sauce tastes flat even after seasoning, a tiny pinch more cumin or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end will wake it right up.
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