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Close-up of shakshuka with baked eggs in a tomato sauce, garnished with chickpeas and chopped fresh herbs. The yolks are bright yellow, surrounded by rich orange sauce and green herbs.

Shakshuka with Crispy Chickpeas

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Brunch goals achieved: this shakshuka combines tender sweet peppers, juicy tomatoes, aromatic spices, and just-set baked eggs with crumbled feta for richness. Topped with crispy chickpeas and fresh cilantro, it’s the ultimate weekend skillet meal—comforting, flavorful, and finished in the oven.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 775
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, diced with their juices
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 ounces feta cheese crumbled (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 6 large eggs
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Chefs knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook gently until very soft, about 20 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cumin, paprika, and cayenne, and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Pour in diced tomatoes with juices. Add salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in crumbled feta.
  6. Crack eggs into the skillet over the tomato mixture. Season the eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
  7. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the eggs are just set.
  8. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 775kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 21gFat: 73gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 38gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 3949mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 1818IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 741mgIron: 3mg

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