Description
Spicy Mediterranean Shakshouka Toast brings North African zest to breakfast with perfectly fried eggs nestled on crispy bread. Creamy feta, tangy tomato sauce, and herbs create a morning feast you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 large fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Dice fresh tomatoes, vibrant bell peppers, crisp onions, and aromatic garlic into uniform pieces.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F). Sauté onions until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce bell peppers and minced garlic, allowing them to soften and release their essential flavors, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, ground cumin, and smoky paprika, creating a robust sauce. Simmer and reduce the mixture until it thickens and develops a rich, concentrated flavor, about 5-6 minutes.
- Gently create small wells within the tomato mixture using the back of a spoon. Carefully crack whole eggs directly into each designated pocket.
- Generously sprinkle crumbled feta cheese across the surface. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 4-5 minutes, ensuring eggs are just set with luxuriously runny yolks.
- While eggs are cooking, toast bread slices until they achieve a golden, crispy exterior with a tender center.
- Immediately transfer the shakshouka-topped toast to serving plates, ensuring the eggs remain warm and the feta is slightly melted.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting cumin and paprika amounts for personal heat preference.
- Choose fresh, ripe tomatoes for a more vibrant and rich sauce base that enhances overall flavor.
- Substitute bread with gluten-free alternatives like corn tortillas or cauliflower toast for dietary restrictions.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth cooking process and reduce last-minute kitchen stress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 220mg