Chakchouka (Shakshouka) Recipe
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Chakchouka (Shakshouka)

By: Ben 
"Chakchouka (also called shakshouka) is a Tunisian and Israeli dish of tomatoes, onions, pepper, spices, and eggs. It's usually eaten for breakfast or lunch, but I think it's tasty anytime. And it's easy to make. It is similar to the Turkish dish 'Menemen' and to the Latin American breakfast dish 'Huevos Rancheros.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/3 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers, any color
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 hot chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or to taste
  • 4 eggs

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, bell peppers, and garlic; cook and stir until the vegetables have softened and the onion has turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Combine the tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and chile pepper into a bowl and mix briefly. Pour the tomato mixture into the skillet, and stir to combine.
  3. Simmer, uncovered, until the tomato juices have cooked off, about 10 minutes. Make four indentations in the tomato mixture for the eggs. Crack the eggs into the indentations. Cover the skillet and let the eggs cook until they're firm but not dry, about 5 minutes.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Note
  • You may use drained canned tomatoes instead of fresh, if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 209 | Total Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 186mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by BRIENNEROSE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious. I made it exactly as written. Wish I had thought to buy pitas, but serving it with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by phpdevguy   view full review
This came out wonderful. I love savory breakfasts and this really hits the spot! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2011 by Tuesday   view full review
Absolutely awesome! We made this for breakfast and loved it! It is so filling and delicious. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by Joan   view full review
Wasn't bad. Had leftovers for breakfast the next day. As a dinner, would be better served over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by Bergy   view full review
Easy tasty recipe. I like the addition of cumin & Hot peppers Thanks for making my Sunday...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2010 by QTSunDoll Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was great! My husband loved it. The only thing I would change it to half the salt since...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2010 by RoseRover   view full review
Easy and light. Perfect for any meal.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2012 by Charlotte   view full review
Having recently returned from Israel, I was delighted to find this recipe. I added a 1/3 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2011 by Nightlull   view full review
Simply amazing! I used red onion and substituted the chili pepper with red cayenne spice and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by Maruxa Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Pretty tasty and easy to eat. I listened to another members idea to try it with tortilla...

 

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