Shakshuka with eggs, peppers and tomatoes
A spicy tomato-based shakshuka, with bell peppers and garlic, where the eggs cook gently until they are set. A dish that is best served hot.
A classic Eastern dish of spicy tomato and egg, served directly in a communal serving dish.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time20 min
- Cook time1 hr 10 min
- Total1 hr 30 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostModerate
- Cooking methodSlow-cooked
- Estimated cost$14.85 $3.71 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
people
- $0.71
- $0.71
- $1.59
- $0.21
- $6.70
- $0.50
- $1.05
- $0.27
- $0.12
- $1.60
- $1.39
Prices from US supermarkets for 9 of 11 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat for about half a minute. Add the sweet paprika, garlic, and red chili pepper, then stir for a few seconds.
- Sauté the onion until it is golden brown, then add the fresh tomatoes and garlic, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
- Add the bell peppers, canned tomatoes, and tomato paste. Season with cumin, caraway, pepper, and salt. ≈ 2 min
- Bring to a boil, taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Make 4 wells in the sauce, then simmer over low heat, covered, for about an hour, until the eggs are cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and powdered bouillon. Pour into the wells and mix until set.
- Serve immediately. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Shakshuka with eggs, peppers and tomatoes
- 60 ml of olive oil (1/8 cup)$0.71
- 6 to 10 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped$0.71
- 1 bell pepper and 1 bell pepper, diced (depending on the desired level of spiciness)$1.59
- 1 onion, chopped$0.21
- 4 large tomatoes, 1 cup of blackberries, cut into quarters$6.70
- 400 g of canned peeled tomatoes, with their juice$0.50
- 100 g of tomato paste$1.05
- 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper$0.27
- 1 tablespoon of salt (to taste)$0.12
- 4 eggs$1.60
- A little bit of chicken bouillon powder$1.39
Total$14.85
that's $3.71 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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