Shakshouka Toast
A delicious Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring poached eggs in a spiced tomato sauce served over crispy bread, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 slices bread Any sturdy bread, such as sourdough or whole grain.
- 2 eggs eggs Use fresh eggs for the best flavor.
- 1 unit red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 unit onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Make two small wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well.
- Cover and cook until the eggs are set to your liking.
- Meanwhile, toast the bread.
- Serve the shakshouka mixture over the toast, garnish with cilantro or parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use fresh ingredients. Adjust spices to taste; consider adding chili flakes for heat. Enhance dish by adding spinach or zucchini. For a quicker version, use pre-made marinara sauce as a base.