Moroccan Shakshuka with Spiced Tomato Sauce

Name: Moroccan Shakshuka with Spiced Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; Fresh cilantro for garnish; Salt and pepper to taste; Crusty bread for serving

Published: June 10, 2026 | Moroccan Cuisine | ⏱ 35 min

Moroccan shakshuka with poached eggs in spiced tomato sauce in a cast iron skillet

Shakshuka is a vibrant, warming dish of eggs gently poached in a rich, spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce. While popular across North Africa and the Middle East, the Moroccan version is distinguished by warm spices like cumin, paprika, and a touch of cayenne. It's the perfect one-pan breakfast or light dinner, best served with crusty bread to soak up every last drop.

Recipe Info

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time25 min

Total Time35 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

CuisineMoroccan

Crack eggs into a small bowl first to ensure no shell fragments drop into the sauce.
For creamier yolks, baste them with a spoonful of the tomato sauce while cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	12g
Fat	14g
Saturated Fat	3g
Carbohydrates	14g
Fiber	4g
Sugar	7g
Sodium	480mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can make the tomato sauce ahead and refrigerate it. When ready to serve, reheat the sauce and poach the eggs fresh.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 (98 votes)

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