Flourishing Vitality

Shakshuka

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15-20 minutes

Serves

1-2

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 to 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup crushed or chopped tomatoes (or 4 fresh tomatoes, chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • eggs

For topping and serving

  • 2-3 tablespoon feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh or dry parsley (optional)

For serving

  • Sourdough or bread of choice
  • Optional low carb side if preferred

Steps

1

Sauté the base.
Heat olive oil in a skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.

2

Add garlic and peppers.
Stir in the garlic and bell pepper. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.

3

Build the sauce.
Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the vegetables. Let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

4

Add tomatoes and seasoning.
Pour in the crushed or chopped tomatoes. Season with red pepper flakes, garlic salt, and black pepper. Stir and let the sauce simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until slightly thickened.

5

Add the eggs.
Use a spoon to create two small wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well. Cover the pan and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the whites are set and yolks are cooked to your preference.

6

Finish and serve.
Remove from heat and top with crumbled feta and fresh parsley.

Serve directly from the pan with sourdough or your preferred side.