Vibrant Poached Eggs Tomato (Printable)

Eggs gently cooked in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce full of fresh aromatics and vibrant flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 green bell pepper, chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice or 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped

→ Spices and Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
10 - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

→ Eggs

11 - 4 large eggs

→ Garnish (optional)

12 - Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
13 - Crusty bread, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in ground cumin, sweet paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Cook for 30 seconds to release aromas.
04 - Add diced tomatoes with juices. Season with salt, black pepper, and sugar if desired. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
05 - Taste the sauce and adjust salt, pepper, or spice levels as needed.
06 - Create four wells in the sauce and crack one egg into each well.
07 - Cover the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain soft.
08 - Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Bright flavors from tomatoes, peppers and spices
  • Vegetarian, easy and quick for any meal
02 -
  • Shakshuka originated in North Africa and is popular across the Middle East.
  • This dish is naturally vegetarian, dairy-free and nut-free.
03 -
  • Use a wide skillet so eggs have enough space to cook evenly.
  • Crack eggs into a small bowl before sliding them into the sauce for neater presentation.
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