Shakshouka Toast: A Bold, Egg-Centric Breakfast Worth Waking Up For
Shakshouka Toast is a hearty breakfast inspired by classic shakshuka, featuring spiced tomato sauce and perfectly cooked eggs served over crispy toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of hearty bread (sourdough or whole wheat)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Feta cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Toast bread slices to your desired crispness and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper, sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened and flavorful.
- Create two wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.
- Cover skillet and cook 5–7 minutes until whites are set and yolks are cooked to preference.
- Place toast on plates and spoon shakshouka mixture over top.
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro and feta cheese if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use crusty bread for the best texture.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Cook eggs longer for firmer yolks.