Best Israeli Poached Eggs Shakshuka Recipes

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ISRAELI SHAKSHUKA SKILLET POACHED EGGS WITH SALSA



Israeli Shakshuka Skillet Poached Eggs With Salsa image

Entered for safe-keeping. From June 2012 Vegetarian Times. Sauce can be made in advance, and reheated just before cooking the eggs. For brunch-style meal, serve with a few of these authentic accompaniments: pita bread, whole-grain bread, baguette, sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, cottage cheese, goat cheese feta, cream cheese, yogurt, olives, fresh fruit, Zehug (hot pepper relish), Amba (pickled mango), jams and honey.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped (1 medium onion)
1 1/2 cups red bell peppers, diced (1 pepper)
3 tablespoons jalapeno chile, chopped (1 chile)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced (2 cloves)
4 1/2 cups roma tomatoes, diced (8 tomatoes)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • SAUCE:.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, and saute 7-9 minutes.
  • Add jalapeno and garlic, and saute 1 minute more.
  • Add tomatoes and cumin, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook 6-8 minutes, or until mixture thickens.
  • Stir in tomato paste, and cook 1 minute more.
  • EGGS IN SALSA:.
  • Reduce heat to low. Make 4 cavities in mixture with wooden spoon. Break 1 egg into small dish, and slip into cavity. Repeat with remaining eggs.
  • Cover and cook 8-10 minutes, or until egg whites are set.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, if using. Serve immediately.

ISRAELI POACHED EGGS (SHAKSHUKA)



ISRAELI POACHED EGGS (SHAKSHUKA) image

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon harissa paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 can (28 oz) Cento crushed tomatoes
1 jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers, drained and diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup crumbled feta
8 eggs
4 whole wheat pitas, warmed (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, harissa, cumin and turmeric. Cook 2 more minutes. Mix in tomatoes, roasted peppers and salt. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and two-thirds of the feta. One by one, crack eggs into a small dish and carefully pour them into sauce. Simmer 10 minutes. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand about 5 minutes, depending on desired doneness. Sprinkle with remaining feta. Garnish with additional cilantro and serve in a bowl with pita, if using.

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