Vanlife Eats
on 3 October 2024

Traditional Shakshuka

Shakshuka breakfast

6 min read

This is a tradtional Shakshuka recipe that originates from North Africa. Made with a warming tomato, onion and pepper base with soft eggs poached on top.

Serve with some crusty bread on a chilly morning in the van.

Shakshuka recipe

Authentic Shakshuka Breakfast

Vegetarian
This is a traditional shakshuka recipe. A common African breaksfast and a personal Vanlife Eats favourite. The perfect breakfast to warm you up on a cold morning.
5 from 1 vote
Family friendly – Leftovers – No water – One-pan – Quick cook – Solo travel
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Main Course
Servings 2 Vanlifers
Diet Vegetarian

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Onion Sliced
  • 1 Garlic Clove Crushed / Minced
  • 400 g Tomato
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 Pepper Sliced
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Spring Onions

Instructions
 

  • Heat a tablespoon of Olive Oil in a skillet pan
  • Add the sliced onion, pepper and garlic. Saute until soft.
  • Add the tin of tomatoes, cumin, cayenne pepper and paprika and cook for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  • Make 4 wells in the sauce evenly spread in the pan and break a whole egg into each well.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on a medium heat until the eggs are at your desired consistency.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and spring onions.
  • Enjoy a warming and tasty brekkie on a fresh and chilly morning.

Notes

Place a lid on the pan if you want to speed up the cooking of the eggs. 

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 722mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2990IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 3mg
Keyword adventure, african, Eggs, spice, tomato, travel
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1 Comment
  1. Vanlife Eats

    5 stars
    The best breakfast!

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