Shakshuka

Shakshuka recipes have been around for centuries, and there are many different variations of this popular dish. The basic ingredients in a shakshuka are tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices, and there are endless ways to customize this dish to your own liking.

Some believe that shakshuka originated in Morocco, while others believe it originated in Tunisia. However, the dish is now popular all over the world, and there are many different regional variations.

In Morocco, shakshuka is typically made with a combination of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices such as cumin and paprika. It is often served with bread for dipping, and sometimes eggs are added to the dish as well.

Advice

Shakshuka is a delicious egg-based dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed for any meal of the day. To make shakshuka, start by sautéing onions, garlic, and spices in a large skillet. Add in diced tomatoes and simmer until thickened. Make little wells in the sauce and crack eggs into them, then cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set. To bring out the flavors of the dish, serve shakshuka with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, feta cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil. For the best results, use fresh ingredients that are in season for the most flavor.

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Recipes

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Shakshuka With Feta

  • cilantro
  • hot sauce
  • cumin
  • sweet paprika
  • plum tomato
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • salt
  • feta
  • egg
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Baked Cod Shakshuka

  • salt
  • parsley
  • cumin
  • paprika
  • jalapeño
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • sherry vinegar
  • san marzano tomato
  • cayenne pepper
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • cod
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Tunisian Shakshuka With Shrimp

  • kalamata olife
  • salt
  • baguette
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • water
  • shrimp
  • caraway
  • harissa paste
  • ras el hanout
  • coriander
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • tomato
  • garlic
  • egg
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Broccoli Rabe, Shakshuka Style

  • salt
  • onion
  • thyme
  • broccoli rabe
  • chicken
  • yukon gold potato
  • red pepper flake
  • bell pepper
  • jalapeño chile
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • parmesan cheese
  • egg
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Moroccan Shakshuka

  • KEFTA
  • olive oil
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • garlic
  • egg
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • onion
  • cayenne pepper
  • cumin
  • sweet paprika
  • ground beef
  • lamb
  • TOMATO SAUCE
  • carrot juice
  • cilantro
  • thyme
  • parsley
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • cumin
  • white pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • grapeseed
  • garlic
  • salt
  • preserved lemon
  • sweet paprika
  • tomato
  • egg yolk
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Best Shakshuka

  • onion
  • spinach
  • avocado
  • bell pepper
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
  • tomato
  • feta
  • parsley
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • harissa paste
  • garlic
  • egg
  • black pepper
  • microgreen
  • cayenne pepper
  • bread
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Chorizo Shakshuka

  • tomato
  • tomato sauce
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • onion
  • chorizo
  • cotija cheese
  • cayenne pepper
  • cumin
  • egg
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Scrambled Red Shakshuka From Sami Tamimi & Tara Wigley

  • Shatta (optional)
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • apple cider vinegar
  • green chile
  • Shakshuka
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • yellow
  • tomato paste
  • feta
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • water
  • parsley
  • paprika
  • red shatta
  • cherry tomato
  • garlic
  • aleppo chile flake
  • egg
  • tomato
  • olive oil
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Artichoke Shakshuka

  • feta
  • artichoke heart
  • pasta sauce
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • egg
  • salt
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Green Shakshuka

  • spice mill
  • black pepper
  • harissa powder
  • salt
  • cumin
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • caraway seed
  • olive oil
  • serrano chile
  • green swiss chard
  • egg
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Meatball Shakshuka

  • feta
  • tomato
  • onion
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
  • meatballs
  • cilantro
  • bread crumb
  • ground beef
  • salt
  • egg
  • garlic
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
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Shakshuka with Swiss Chard

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • basil
  • swiss chard
  • onion
  • basil
  • red pepper
  • olive oil
  • parmesan cheese
  • tomato sauce
  • meaty bacon
  • garlic
  • egg
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Green Shakshuka

  • garlic
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • milk
  • spinach
  • broccoli rabe
  • egg
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Shakshuka

  • parsley
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • bread
  • tomato
  • harissa
  • onion
  • paprika
  • feta
  • coriander
  • red pepper flake
  • tomato
  • bell pepper
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • egg
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Shakshuka

  • parsley
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • bread
  • tomato
  • harissa
  • onion
  • paprika
  • feta
  • coriander
  • red pepper flake
  • tomato
  • bell pepper
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • egg
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Shakshuka Recipe

  • onion
  • cumin
  • tomato
  • coriander
  • feta
  • parsley
  • harissa paste
  • olive oil
  • smoked
  • garlic
  • egg
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Shakshuka Recipe

  • cumin
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • chili powder
  • roast
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • paprika
  • oil
  • garlic
  • egg
  • avocado
  • salt
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Shakshuka with Fennel and Feta

  • salt
  • harissa
  • sweet spanish smoked paprika
  • bell pepper
  • jalapeño
  • fennel
  • onion
  • feta
  • water
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • serrano chile
  • tomato
  • egg
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Easy Shakshuka

  • cumin
  • tomato
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • feta
  • smoked paprika
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • egg
  • bread
  • black pepper
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Shakshuka

  • cumin
  • coriander
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • chili powder
  • feta
  • olive oil
  • smoked paprika
  • tomato
  • garlic
  • egg
  • parsley
  • salt
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Green Shakshuka

  • olive oil
  • lemon zest
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • kale
  • brussels sprout
  • feta
  • parsley
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
  • egg
  • spinach
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Classic Shakshuka

  • cumin
  • paprika
  • jalapeño
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • cilantro
  • tomato
  • salt
  • garlic
  • egg

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
olive oil
onion
garlic
egg
tomato
cumin
bell pepper
parsley
cilantro
black pepper
feta
paprika
cayenne pepper
coriander
jalapeño
tomato paste
red pepper flake
smoked paprika
bread
cumin seed
sweet paprika
avocado
water
harissa paste
spinach
red pepper
harissa
plum tomato
swiss chard
cotija cheese
ras el hanout
thyme
broccoli rabe
chicken
parmesan cheese
white pepper
ground beef
lamb
tomato sauce
mint
coriander seed
lemon juice
pita
serrano chile
basil
chili powder
kale
hot sauce
corn tortilla
smoked hot sauce
lime
half
sherry vinegar
san marzano tomato
cod
kalamata olife
baguette
shrimp
caraway
yukon gold potato
jalapeño chile
carrot juice
grapeseed
preserved lemon
egg yolk
microgreen
chorizo
greek yogurt
shallot
yellow
red shatta
cherry tomato
apple cider vinegar
aleppo chile flake
green chile
red capsicum
eggs egg
artichoke heart
pasta sauce
spice mill
harissa powder
caraway seed
green swiss chard
bread crumb
meaty bacon
milk
butternut squash
sambal oelek
ancho chile
saison beer
ginger
cheddar cheese
sweet potato
butter
sriracha
oil cured black olife
hot chile
sweet hungarian
smoked
roast
oil
sweet spanish smoked paprika
fennel
za atar
vegetable broth
chickpea
greek yogurt dollop
lemon zest
brussels sprout
chicken broth

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • garlic
  • bell pepper

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 76%
  • olive oil 74%
  • egg 71%
  • onion 71%
  • garlic 68%

Common Ingredients

  • bell pepper 44%
  • tomato 44%

Usual Ingredients

  • cumin 38%
  • black pepper 35%
  • parsley 35%
  • cilantro 32%
  • feta 29%

Rarey Ingredients

  • paprika 18%
  • bread 15%
  • cayenne pepper 15%
  • red pepper flake 15%
  • tomato paste 15%