Chef John’s Shakshuka
This shakshuka recipe makes a spicy tomato and bell pepper sauce topped with soft-poached eggs, great for breakfast or any meal.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 19, 2026Share
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This shakshuka recipe makes a spicy tomato and bell pepper sauce topped with soft-poached eggs, great for breakfast or any meal.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 16
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
0.5 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
1 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes, or other high-quality plum tomatoes
0.5 cup water, or more as needed
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onion, then season with salt. Cook and stir until mushrooms release all of their liquid and start to brown, about 10 minutes.
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Toss in the bell pepper and jalapeño. Cook and stir until peppers begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Season with paprika, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook and stir to blend the flavors, about 1 minute.
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Pour in the tomatoes and water and stir. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered, stirring now and then, until the vegetables are sweet and softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water if sauce becomes too thick.
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Use a big spoon to make a little well in the sauce for each egg. Crack an egg into a small ramekin and slide gently into an indentation; repeat with remaining eggs. Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until eggs reach desired doneness.
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Top with feta cheese and some parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 11g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 189mg
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Sodium 670mg
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Total Carbohydrate 15g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 10g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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