Shakshuka with eggs, bell peppers, and tomatoes

Shakshuka with eggs, peppers and tomatoes

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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.

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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

4 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the bell peppers, canned tomatoes, and tomato paste. Season with cumin, caraway, pepper, and salt. ≈ 2 min
  4. Bring to a boil, taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  5. Make 4 wells in the sauce, then simmer over low heat, covered, for about an hour, until the eggs are cooked through.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 60 ml of olive oil (1/8 cup)
  • mild paprika, to taste
  • 6 to 10 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 bell pepper and 1 bell pepper, diced (depending on the desired level of spiciness)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 large tomatoes, 1 cup of blackberries, cut into quarters
  • 400 g of canned peeled tomatoes, with their juice
  • 100 g of tomato paste
  • A very spicy red pepper, to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
  • Cumin and caraway, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of salt (to taste)
  • 4 eggs
  • A little bit of chicken bouillon powder

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