Shakshuka with Crusty Bread
Eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce—a Mediterranean breakfast classic that feels fancy but cooks in one skillet. Serve with crusty bread for dunking.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 14g

Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 can (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 large eggs
- 1 small loaf, sliced crusty bread
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium. Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Simmer sauce uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and flavors meld.
- 4
Create 4 shallow wells in the sauce with the back of a spoon. Crack an egg into each well.
- 5
Cover skillet and cook over medium-low until egg whites set but yolks still jiggle, 5–7 minutes.
- 6
Serve hot from the skillet with crusty bread on the side for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet with lid
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
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