Shakshuka - Eggs in Purgatory

Shakshuka - Eggs in Purgatory is a Middle Eastern tomato and egg dish with delicious spices, red bell pepper, and onion. Also spelled Shakshouka, or eggs poached in tomato sauce. My version also has creamy, tangy feta cheese. A great brunch recipe!

What Is Shakshuka?

This easy breakfast recipe consists of eggs poached in a thick, spiced tomato sauce. But it is much more than that.

Onions are cooked to golden. Garlic and spices are added, along with tomato puree, and creamy, tangy feta cheese.

Then the eggs are poached in this wondrous medley of flavor!

Shakshuka - Eggs in Purgatory

Many cultures have a version of this egg dish, and there are debates as to where it originated.

North Africa and the Mediterranean areas seem to have made it first.

I enjoy making my own version of it. It is a known hangover dish in many parts of the world. Don't ask me how I know that! Just kidding!

Shakshuka is a fast one-pot meal, or one-skillet meal, as I like to use my cast iron skillet to make it.

It is very good on toast or pita bread so you can sop up the flavorful tomato sauce and dripping egg yolk!

I hope you give Shakshouka - Eggs in Purgatory a try. Let me know how you liked it!

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There are many variations of this recipe, and many names! There is no wrong way to make it. I hope you enjoy my version!

I can't say there was any one source of inspiration. I saw a photo of eggs in tomato sauce somewhere, and it stuck with me.

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Shakshuka (Eggs in Purgatory)

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Shakshuka (Eggs in Purgatory) is a Middle Eastern tomato and egg dish with delicious spices, red bell pepper, and onion. This version also features feta cheese for a rich and creamy flavor! A great brunch recipe!

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Keyword: eggs in tomato sauce recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 335 kcal

Author: Sandy Clifton

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Large Yellow Onion halved and thinly sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, pressed
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 2 teaspoons Cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoons Ground Coriander
• 1 Tablespoon Sweet Paprika
• 1 Roasted Red Pepper, sliced
• 1 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes, drained
• 1 29 oz Can of Tomato Puree (not sauce, as it's too thin)
• 6 oz Feta Cheese* cut in 1-2 inch cubes
• 6-8 Eggs
• 1 Handful of Fresh Cilantro Leaves

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Heat a large skillet, medium heat, and when hot add the olive oil.

3. Add the onions and sauté until soft and slightly golden, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

4. Reduce heat to med-low. Add garlic and spices. Stir and cook for a minute.

5. Add roasted red pepper, diced tomatoes, and tomato puree. Simmer until hot and bubbling, stirring occasionally.

6. Add the feta cheese, stir gently, just to distribute, but not to blend in. You want most of the chunks to soften in place.

7. Crack eggs, one at a time, directly into the hot tomato mixture, Spacing them out evenly. Sprinkle each egg with a little salt & pepper.

8. Put skillet in the oven for 5-10 minutes, just until eggs cook, but yolks remain very soft, like a poached egg. If you prefer to broil, just watch as the eggs do cook faster!

9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

   Delicious over grits or with bread!

Recipe Notes

*You can also try goat cheese, or fresh mozzarella.