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    Cheesy Shakshuka

    Published: Dec 10, 2015 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    This Cheesy Shakshuka is bursting with flavor! A few ingredients and so little time is all you need to have a great breakfast or brunch on the table!

    This Cheesy Shakshuka is bursting with flavor! A few ingredients and tons of flavor!

    You know how I'm all about oatmeal and avocado for the mornings but change is necessary in every household!

    Breakfast is very important for us, as it is the beginning of the day and for me, if I don't have a good breakfast, it's not going to be easy to have a good day. That's why many morning we have our Avocado Toast boats.

    This Cheesy Shakshuka is bursting with flavor! A few ingredients and tons of flavor!

    We are all about comfort, easy food that is fuss and stress free yet delicious and good-looking. Therefore this cheesy shakshuka is right up our alley!

    "Cheesy Shakshuka can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner!"

    Awesome? I know. We have it at least once a week!

    It's quite similar to a type of breakfast we have in Iran called "Omlet" (yes, omelet), for Omelet we mix in the eggs but in this cheesy shakshuka, I just let the eggs cook for a couple of minutes so they still have runny yolks.

    This Cheesy Shakshuka is bursting with flavor! A few ingredients and tons of flavor!

    This Cheesy Shakshuka is bursting with flavor! A few ingredients and tons of flavor!

    And cheese? Well cheese makes everything better right?  A little bit of mozzarella and a little bit of Parmesan never hurts!

    I also added one of my favorite spices, turmeric, but you can just omit it if you don't have it at hand. I like it because it gives a nice taste and color to the dish. We like our cheesy shakshuka without any watery tomato juice in it and that's why I let all the water evaporates.

    You can serve Shakshuka with toasted bread, we prefer French bread but any type of bread will work. Just dip it in this cheesy shakshuka and enjoy your meal!

    Fuss-free, easy, tasty and good-looking, shaksuka is all about comfort!

    This Cheesy Shakshuka is bursting with flavor! A few ingredients and tons of flavor!

    This Cheesy Shakshuka is bursting with flavor! A few ingredients and tons of flavor!

    Cheesy Shakshuka

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Easy, tasty and pretty! This cheesy shakshuka is great for any time of the day!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 220 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • ½ big onion chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper chopped
    • 1 can diced tomatoes
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 3 eggs
    • ÂĽ cup shredded Mozzarella
    • ÂĽ cup shredded Parmesan

    Instructions
     

    • Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat.
    • Saute onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
    • Add chopped bell pepper and saute for 3 more minutes.
    • Add diced tomatoes and spices. Let it cook until thickens and excess water evaporates.
    • Break the eggs into the pan and cover for 2-3 minutes until eggs are cooked but have runny yolks.
    • Sprinkle Mozzarella and Parmesan on top and let the cheese melt.
    • Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with toasted bread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 220kcal
    Did you make this recipe? Let us know how it was by leaving a comment and a 5-star review!
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    1. Cynthia

      February 25, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this outstanding recipe! WOW! Love at first bite! If anyone else likes their eggs hard-cooked like I do, it is still absolutely incredible that way! I used a vidalia chop wizard for the onion and pepper, and I seriously think this is the most flavor I've ever had in a dish for the least amount of work!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        February 27, 2018 at 3:06 pm

        Hi Cynthia! Thank you for your kind comment! I hope you enjoyed this dish a lot!

        Reply
    2. Mary @ Fit and Fed

      March 27, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      Made it (slightly modified) today for Easter Brunch, served it with Proven Bread Rustic Rye and and Rye Oat Breads and some steamed asparagus. Loved it!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        March 28, 2016 at 7:31 am

        Oh wow that's awesome! Happy Easter! I'm so happy you guys liked it! <3 <3 I love Rye Oat Bread!

        Reply
    3. Carly @ Fitliving blog

      December 13, 2015 at 3:39 pm

      This looks delicious! I had my first Shakshuka recently and loved it... now I want it all the time! I am all about those savory breakfast dishes 🙂

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 13, 2015 at 4:21 pm

        It is addictive Carly! We have it a lot!

        Reply
    4. Sarah

      December 11, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      I LOVE meals that can be breakfast lunch or dinner! Anything with eggs really. Looks great! 🙂

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 12, 2015 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks Sarah! This is our favorite breakfast! <3 🙂

        Reply
    5. brita

      December 11, 2015 at 2:49 pm

      omg this looks amazing!! I'm very big fan of anything that I can eat eggs on top of. Your photos are great too!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 11, 2015 at 7:03 pm

        Thank you so much Brita! Yea I love runny eggs a lot!

        Reply
    6. Rachel Lloyd

      December 11, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      YUM! and So festive. I love the look of this dish too- it will certainly impress any visitors.

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 11, 2015 at 7:04 pm

        Thank you Rachel!

        Reply
    7. Rachel @ My Urban Oven

      December 11, 2015 at 10:59 am

      This looks fabulous and hearty! My Hubby would love this dish! I think I would have to add some meat too, but will be making this soon. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 11, 2015 at 7:04 pm

        I think some sausage would do great job in this dish Rachel!

        Reply
    8. Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife

      December 11, 2015 at 10:16 am

      LOVE shakshuka! My favorite restaurant in Portland that makes the BEST shakshuka is closing at the end of this year... I'm so sad, but now I'll have to make them at home now, and I can't wait to try your recipe! Beautiful photos!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 11, 2015 at 7:06 pm

        Thanks Marylynn! Hopefully this will be as good as your favorite restaurant's Shakshuka!

        Reply

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