Shakshuka for One

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This shakshuka for one is for those days when you need a break from breakfast cereal, and crave something that will sustain you for most of the day, while making you feel very happy and satisfied. By all means, serve this with bread so that you can mop up every bit of the tomato, pepper, and mushroom sauce, along with the delicious, hopefully somewhat runny, yolk.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on March 12, 2024
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skillet with shakshuka for one on napkin on wooden board and sliced bread on the side
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
1
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It’s been many years since we posted our original shakshuka, so besides showing you how quick and easy this is to make for one, I wanted to make sure that viewers who haven’t seen that recipe know shakshuka is a thing, and a fantastic thing at that. Dipping bread or toast into a runny egg is never not a wonderful breakfast experience, but when that egg is swimming in a spicy, aromatic tomato-pepper sauce, things get elevated to a whole new level.

I'm not sure if you garden, but if you don’t, shakshuka is a wonderful reason to start. This kind of dish was made for using up all sorts of fresh seasonal produce. Tomatoes, peppers, and herbs are some of the easiest things to grow, even for beginners, and I can’t think of a better place for them to end up than this. And when you take a break from shakshuka, you can use those things in a frittata, which we also have many videos for. But, no matter what you add to yours, shakshuka is a world famous dish for a reason, and I really do hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 2 button mushrooms, sliced

  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion

  • 1/2 cup sliced hot peppers and/or sweet peppers

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 1/2 cup tomato puree or sauce

  • 1/4 cup water, or more as needed

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided

  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, divided

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 pinch Aleppo chili flakes (optional)

  • sliced bread to serve alongside

Directions

  1. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a small pan or skillet.

  2. Place mushrooms in a single layer in the skillet, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Top with onions, then peppers, and another pinch of salt.

  3. Place on medium high heat, and wait for mushrooms to start sizzling. Cook until bottoms of mushrooms are nicely browned, about 3 minutes, and then stir everything together and cook for 1 minute more. 

  4. Add cumin, paprika, turmeric, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne and cook, stirring, for another 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in tomato puree and water, and wait for mixture to simmer. Stir in cilantro, and scatter over half the feta.

  5. Use a spoon to make a well in the center, and transfer in the egg. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook until the egg is done to your liking, 3 to 5 minutes.

  6. Serve immediately topped with Aleppo chili flakes, and the remaining olive oil, feta, and cilantro, with bread on the side.

    skillet with shakshuka for one on napkin on wooden board and sliced bread on the side

    John Mitzewich

    Chef's Note:

    Egg can be undercooked, since it will continue to cook a bit more in the hot sauce after it is removed from heat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

530 Calories
38g Fat
36g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 530
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 203mg 68%
Sodium 1291mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 130mg 144%
Calcium 220mg 17%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 885mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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