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    Home » Recipe Index » One Pot/One Pan Meals

    South African Spiced Shakshuka

    March 29, 2017 Updated April 15, 2024 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD 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

    South African Inspired Shakshuka

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

    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 Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian who has been cooking for one for over 10 years. 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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    1. 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!

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