Best Shakshuka Eggs (One Pot) (2025)

Published: Feb 7, 2023 by Abeer Rizvi · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Quick and easy shakshuka eggs with feta recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot on stovetop in 30 minutes. Eggs are gently poached in a spiced Mediterranean tomato sauce.

This dish is so full of flavor that although it is traditionally a breakfast dish, you will crave it any time of the day. The eggs can be cooked to your desired liking, and taste so much better bathed in the layers of tomato and spices than any other preparation of eggs I have ever had. For more egg based dishes make sure to try my BEST Egg Salad (One Pot) and Easy Egg Salad Sandwich (One Pan).

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What is shakshuka?

It is a classic North African and Middle Eastern dish traditionally served at breakfast, but can be eaten at any time of the day. It is made of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes and pepper and onions, and spices such as cumin and chili powder.

How to make easy shakshuka recipe from scratch?

1. Saute aromatics- Including onions, peppers, garlic, and ginger.
2. Add tomatoes- Crush them.
3. Season- With paprika, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook uncovered- Until half the liquid is reduced.
5. Make 5-6 wells- Crack eggs into them.
6. Add feta cheese- Over the eggs.
7. Cover and cook- Until the eggs are set.
8. Garnish- With parsley and cilantro.
9. Serve- With pita bread. Enjoy.

What to serve alongside best shakshuka eggs with feta?

• Bread- Such as pita, naan, roti, biscuits, rolls, English muffins, or French bread.
• Rice- Such as Garlic Rice (One Pot) or your favorite white rice.
• Salad- Like this Easy Green Salad (One Bowl), Easy Kale Salad (One Bowl), or this Harvest Fall Salad (One Bowl).

Key ingredients

• Eggs- You'll need 5-6 large eggs.
• Tomatoes- I recommend 1 can of whole and peeled tomatoes.
• Cheese- Feta is best.
• Spices and seasoning- Cumin, chili powder, and coriander among others.

Variations

Use unique eggs- Such as quail eggs or duck eggs.

Add some harissa sauce- This is a chili sauce or paste made of dry red chiles, citrus, garlic, and olive oil. It adds so much depth of flavor.

Add other spices- Such as turmeric, basil, or cinnamon.

Try other cheeses- Such as goat or Gorgonzola.

More topping options- Like sliced avocados, micro greens, other herbs like mint, more feta cheese, arugula, or kale.

Make it vegan- By replacing eggs with chickpeas, beans, or tofu.

Add meat- Such as shredded chicken, cooked ground beef, or shredded lamb.

Bake it in the oven- Instead of making it on the stovetop, use an oven-safe pan like a cast-iron skillet.

Add other veggies- Such as eggplant, carrots, or spinach.

Make it spicy- I didn’t add any red chili flakes but you can easily give it a little kick with that or jalapeños.

Tips and techniques

Cooking time for eggs will vary- Because this is based on your preference and how runny you like your yolks.

Make sure to cook down the tomato sauce before adding the eggs- Because otherwise the end result is very watery.

Crush tomatoes- With a large spoon.

Add more or less feta- Based on your preference. My family isn't very fond of it so I did not use too much.

Use a non-stick pan- To prevent the dish from sticking and burning on the bottom.

Make wells in the sauce- So that the eggs will stay together and cook.

Storage

Refrigerate- In a sealed container for up to 2 days.

Freeze- I do not recommend freezing this because of the eggs in it.

Reheat- In the microwave.

More one pot vegetarian recipes

• Vegetarian Chili (One Pot)
• Potato Fritters/ Aloo Pakora (One Pot)
• Zucchini Noodles With Pesto (One Pot)
• Onion Fritters/ Pakora (One Pot)
• Easy Yellow Squash Casserole (One Pot)

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