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Spicy Shakshuka with eggs and vegetables.
Turkish Shakshuka with Spicy Peppers and Eggs

Spicy Turkish Vegetable Shakshuka (Şakşuka)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
Şakşuka (pronounced shak-shoo-ka) is a beloved Mediterranean breakfast or dinner. It centers on a slow-cooked vegetable base (similar to ratatouille), into which eggs are poached right at the end. The piquancy of hot peppers and the creaminess of the egg yolks make a perfect pairing.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 400 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Turkish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet with lid

Allergen Information

⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Dice the eggplant and zucchini. Finely chop the onion and slice the peppers.

Tip: Eggplant acts like a sponge for oil. Salting diced eggplant and letting it sit for 10 minutes, then rinsing, reduces oil absorption.
2 ✓

Heat olive oil and sauté the onion. Add eggplant and zucchini, frying until golden brown.

Tip: Browning gives the veggies flavor (Maillard reaction) rather than just boiling them in their juice.
3 ✓

Add the peppers and crushed garlic, cooking for another few minutes.

Tip: Add garlic later so it doesn't burn and turn bitter.
4 ✓

Stir in chopped tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes into a thick ragout.

Tip: Allow tomato juices to evaporate to concentrate flavors.
5 ✓

Make small wells in the sauce with a spoon and crack an egg into each.

Tip: This poaches the egg in a 'nest' so it doesn't spread.
6 ✓

Cover and steam for a few minutes until whites are set but yolks are still runny.

Tip: Steam cooks the tops of the eggs.

Recipe FAQ

Why are the eggs hard?
You left the lid on too long. Eggs continue cooking in the steam even after removing from heat (carry-over cooking).

Ingredients

  • 1 large Eggplant (or 2 small)
  • 1 medium Zucchini
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 whole Hot Pepper (Jalapeño or Chili, to taste)
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 3 medium Ripe Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper