Middle Eastern Heirloom Tomato Shakshuka with Warm Pita

Shakshuka, often linked to North African and Levantine tables, takes its name from a word for mixture. Eggs nestle in a spiced heirloom-tomato sauce, finished with feta and warm pita for a one-pan brunch.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 28 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 395 cal
• 21g protein
• 34g carbs
• 21g fat

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Ingredients

• 2 lb heirloom tomatoes
• 8 large eggs
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 4 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1.25 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 oz feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 4 pita breads
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

1. 1Dice the onion and red bell pepper into small pieces. Mince the garlic. Core and chop the heirloom tomatoes into rough 3/4-inch chunks, reserving all juices.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, 6 to 7 minutes.
3. 3Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Cook just until the spices bloom and smell fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. 4Add the chopped tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a lively simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered until the mixture thickens into a rich, chunky sauce that holds a spoon trail, 10 to 12 minutes.
5. 5Use the back of a spoon to make eight shallow wells in the sauce. Crack one egg into each well. Sprinkle the feta evenly over the surface.
6. 6Cover the skillet and cook until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks remain soft and jammy, 5 to 7 minutes. Avoid overcooking; the residual heat will finish them.
7. 7Meanwhile warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or low oven until soft and steamy. Chop the parsley.
8. 8Remove the lid, scatter parsley over the shakshuka, and bring the skillet to the table. Serve family-style with warm pita for scooping up sauce and runny yolks.