Shakshuka is one of my favorite breakfasts…and lunches…and dinners. Though this Middle Eastern and North African dish is traditionally eaten for breakfast, it’s so easy, filling, and flavorful that it’s a great option for any meal of the day. Below, I’m sharing my go-to shakshuka recipe, which features gently poached eggs cooked in a fragrant bell pepper and tomato sauce. It’s flecked with spinach and spiced with paprika, cumin, cayenne, and harissa. If you like simple meals that go BIG on flavor, you’ll love this.
In this shakshuka recipe, I add spinach and harissa, a North African chili paste, to the sauce for a fresh, extra-spicy twist. Keep reading to learn how to make it!
How to Make Shakshuka
This shakshuka recipe is easy to make! It only requires a handful of pantry ingredients, and you could even skip the spinach if you don’t have any on hand. This recipe still tastes great without it. Here’s how it goes: Season to taste, and top with any fixings you like. Serve with pita bread! Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
Mild vs. Spicy
Store-bought harissa can vary widely in spice level.
If you’re sensitive to spice, look for one that’s labeled mild, such as mild Mina Harissa. If you want to make a really spicy tomato sauce, choose a spicy harissa, like spicy Mina Harissa or Trader Joe’s. You could even add red pepper flakes for extra heat!
Chopped fresh herbs, like parsley or cilantro. Microgreens work too! Crumbled feta cheese, for salty, tangy flavor Sliced avocado, for creamy texture
You’ll also want bread for scooping up the tasty sauce. You can’t go wrong with pita bread, but slices of crusty bread are delicious as well.
More Egg Recipes to Try
If you love this shakshuka recipe, try one of these delicious egg recipes next:
How to Make a Frittata (5 ways!) Spinach Quiche How to Make an Omelette Sweet Potato Hash Breakfast Sandwich Baked Eggs Breakfast Egg Muffins Or any of these 25 Best Egg Recipes!
