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    Home » Recipe Index » One Pot/One Pan Meals

    South African Spiced Shakshuka

    March 29, 2017 Updated May 15, 2020 By Rebecca 30 Minute Meals, Breakfast, One Pot/One Pan Meals, Pantry Dinners, Vegetarian Dishes

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    South African spiced Shakshuka in a skillet and on toast with text overlay

    Shakshuka is an unbelievably delicious, beautiful, and easy brunch or dinner that you will love! 

    Have you made shakshuka before? I've been seeing posts on this delicious looking brunchy meal for some time...... I've been dreaming of this dish.

    shakshuka in a cast iron skillet and toast with cheese on a table

    My dreams finally became a reality, and I'll be the first to report how completely delicious it is, and it's stupidly easy too. Seriously, so easy.

    Here's a South African take on this traditionally northern African and Middle Eastern dish, it's just as delicious, but smokey and totally different. Hope you love it-

    South African spiced Shakshouka on a white plate with skillet next to it

    South African spiced Shakshouka on a white plate
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    5 from 5 votes

    South African Inspired Shakshuka

    Shakshuka is an unbelievably delicious, beautiful, and easy brunch or dinner that you will love! 
    Course Breakfast, dinner
    Cuisine African
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • Large Skillet
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • knife
    • cutting board

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 cup chopped carrots and celery
    • 2 cans diced tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons South African smokey spices I used Trader Joe's "South African Smoke" spice
    • 4 fresh eggs
    • 4 slices whole wheat bread
    • 4 slices low moisture mozzarella cheese
    • 2 cups tender greens I used arugula

    Instructions

    • Heat large skillet on medium-low heat. Add olive oil and chopped vegetables once warm. Sautee vegetables until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes
    • Pour diced tomatoes over vegetables, add salt, pepper, and spices. Let simmer until it thickens up, about 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally so it doesn't burn on the bottom. 
    • Once sauce is thickened up, make 4 indents with a wooden spoon into tomato mixture for the eggs. Carefully crack eggs into indented spots, let cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until desired doneness. Whites will be white and firm, yolk is best runny. If you have a lid big enough, cover dish to ensure even cooking of eggs
    • While eggs are cooking, toast 4 slices of whole wheat bread. Top bread with greens and thin slices of mozzarella.
    • Once eggs are to your desired doneness, spoon tomato sauce and egg mixture over toast. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy immediately.

    Notes

    • The South African spice mix is made up of paprika, basil, garlic powder, and salt
    • Don't leave the tomatoes in a well seasoned cast iron skillet for longer than 30 minutes. If you plan on leaving them in the pan for longer, or if you don't know if your skillet is seasoned enough, use a regular skillet instead.

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Kelly Jones says

      March 30, 2017 at 5:09 am

      Just love Trader Joe's spice blends! Great idea for one of my favorite dishes lately 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 31, 2017 at 10:04 pm

        I love their blends too! and yes 🙂

        Reply
    2. Anne|Craving Something Healthy says

      April 01, 2017 at 1:39 pm

      I have never had shakshouka, but I do see recipes for it all the time! Maybe it's time to give it a try! Beautiful photos!

      Reply
    3. Lauren Harris-Pincus says

      April 03, 2017 at 8:52 am

      That Trader Joe's spice sounds incredible. I need to scour their spice rack.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 04, 2017 at 11:13 am

        yes! it's so so good!

        Reply
    4. Farrah says

      May 08, 2017 at 6:30 pm

      Shakshuka is such a beautiful dish! I'm glad you made one too! I need to try this version! :]

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 09, 2017 at 5:37 pm

        it's so good & easy. LOVE shakshuka

        Reply
    5. Kathryn says

      May 08, 2017 at 6:52 pm

      Love the unique flavors for this Shakshuka!! Next stop TJs for the North African spice blend! Thanks Rebecca!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 09, 2017 at 5:37 pm

        Me too! Go get it! & let me know how it goes

        Reply
    6. Ariella says

      May 12, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      Looks great, love playing around with Shakshuka flavors.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 15, 2017 at 11:49 am

        me too! Fave new pasttime 😉

        Reply
    7. Emmeline says

      April 20, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      Shakshuka is the standard weekend breakfast in our house but we make a Turkish version - can’t wait to try your version, it sounds delicious!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 20, 2020 at 7:06 pm

        I need to make more of the Turkish version! it's so good!

        Reply
    8. Noelle says

      April 20, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      Trader Joe's spicers are my all-time favorites!!! So delicious thank you for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 20, 2020 at 7:05 pm

        aren't they?!

        Reply
    9. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

      April 20, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      There's nothing better in the world than a good shakshuka! I just want to run a bit of flatabread through that sauce.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 20, 2020 at 7:05 pm

        OH that'd be perfect!

        Reply
    10. Anita says

      April 20, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      Since I don't have South African smokey spices, I make it myself with equal amount of paprika, basil, garlic powder, and salt. This dish turned out delicious. 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 20, 2020 at 7:05 pm

        that's great!

        Reply
    11. Charla says

      April 20, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds heavenly! Shakshula reminds me very much of Trinidadian Tomato Choka.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 20, 2020 at 7:05 pm

        ohh that sounds so good!

        Reply

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