Nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day” like a romantic, Mediterranean-inspired brunch. You can prepare these love-filled recipes from local food writer Elite Jakob in less than an hour. Pair with Quick and Easy Focaccia Bread for a perfect meal.
This recipe has many options for substitutions; you can sub the peppers with other vegetables like zucchini, carrot, or another onion. Seasoning can be as simple as salt and pepper; it will still taste divine!
Shakshuka is great for entertaining or breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Make it your own and make it fun!
For more recipes from Jakob, visit her website, iliveinmykitchen.com and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @iliveinmykitchen.
Traditional Shakshuka
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper diced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika or chili pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cans (14 ounces) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- Dried oregano
- 1 fresh tomato diced (optional)
- 6-10 eggs
Instructions
- In a large (8-10-inch) skillet, warm up the olive oil and add the onions and peppers. Sauté lightly until the onions turn translucent and the peppers soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add the seasoning to the skillet and mix to distribute it evenly.
- Add the 2 cans of tomatoes and dried oregano, mix gently. Bring to a soft boil. Reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Uncover, make small ‘wells’ with a wooden spoon and drop each egg in the ‘well’. Get close as you can to the sauce and drop the eggs gently. Use as many eggs as your dish can fit.
- Scoop some of the sauce and pour over each egg. Sprinkle a little sea salt on top.
- Simmer covered on low heat for 5 minutes for soft-cooked eggs (a bit runny), and another 2-3 minutes for medium cooked eggs.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or oregano before serving. (optional)
- Serve with a side of freshly made focaccia bread or any bread you like so you can dip it in the delicious red sauce.
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