Shakshouka Toast (Print Version)
Poached eggs in a spiced tomato-pepper sauce on toasted crusty bread — hearty, quick, and vegetarian.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium onion, finely diced
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, including juice
05 - 1 small chili pepper, minced (optional)
06 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
→ Spices
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Other
12 - 4 large eggs
13 - 4 thick slices crusty bread
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and chili pepper, if using. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 additional minute.
04 - Pour in diced tomatoes with juice. Simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Make four small wells in the sauce. Crack one egg into each well. Cover skillet and cook on low for 5 to 7 minutes, until egg whites are set but yolks remain soft.
06 - While eggs cook, toast the bread slices in a toaster or on a grill until golden brown.
07 - Arrange toasted bread on plates. Spoon tomato sauce and one egg onto each slice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The vibrant tomato-pepper sauce soaks perfectly into thick, toasted bread, making every bite irresistible.
- You can easily adapt this meal for vegetarians, spice lovers, or whomever turns up hungry and unexpected.
02 -
- If you overcook the eggs, the yolks set fully and lose that luxurious texture—watch them like a hawk at the last minute.
- Cooking the tomato sauce longer intensifies all the flavors, so don't rush when you have time to spare.
03 -
- Always make a couple of extra wells—someone always asks for seconds once they smell this cooking.
- A sprinkle of smoked paprika transforms the entire dish with deep, savory flavor.