Chakchouka (Shakshouka)

Name: Chakchouka (Shakshouka)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1.3333333730698 cups chopped onion; 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers, any color; 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste; 2.5 cups chopped tomatoes; 1 hot chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs

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Shakshuka (chakchouka or shakshouka) is a Tunisian 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 the Latin American breakfast dish huevos rancheros.

Recipe by Ben

Published on December 30, 2008

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ⅓ cups chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers, any color
2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
2 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
1 hot chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs

Directions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables have softened and onion has turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix together tomatoes, chile pepper, cumin, paprika, and salt in a bowl.
Stir tomato mixture into onion mixture. Simmer, uncovered, until tomato juices have cooked off, about 10 minutes.
Make 4 indentations in tomato mixture; crack eggs into indentations. Cover the skillet and cook until eggs are firm but not dry, about 5 minutes.

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Tips

You may use drained canned tomatoes instead of fresh ones if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

209	Calories
15g	Fat
13g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 164mg	55%
Sodium 654mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 65mg	325%
Calcium 60mg	5%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 511mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.