Chef John's Spiced Tomato-Pepper Shakshuka
Chef John's Spiced Tomato-Pepper Shakshuka features a lush, gently simmered tomato base with sweet bell peppers, earthy cumin, and a touch of heat from jalapeño and cayenne. Soft-poached eggs nestle into the sauce, finished with tangy feta and fresh parsley for balance. Serve it for a cozy weekend breakfast, a satisfying brunch centerpiece, or a quick dinner with crusty bread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Spiced Tomato-Pepper Shakshuka, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and mushrooms; season with salt. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms release all their liquid and begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Add the bell pepper and jalapeño pepper. Cook, stirring, until the peppers start to soften, about 5 minutes. Season with cumin, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, to blend the flavors, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the tomatoes and water. Lower the heat to medium. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and sweet, 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- 4
Use a large spoon to make a hollow in the sauce for each egg. Crack an egg into a small ramekin and gently slide it into an indentation; repeat with the remaining eggs. Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
- 5
Finish with feta cheese and parsley to serve.
- Calories 230.75 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 13.28 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 20.76 g 8%
- Total Fat 11.84 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.61 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 237.2 mg High 79%
- Sodium 412.74 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 4.69 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 9.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.82 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 127.7 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 4.16 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 695.26 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 99.82 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 65.11 mg Good Source 72%
- Vitamin D 1.03 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Spiced Tomato Pepper Shakshuka is an Israeli breakfast recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Crushed Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 230.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Spiced Tomato-Pepper Shakshuka?
- It is an Israeli recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch.
- What is Chef John's Spiced Tomato-Pepper Shakshuka made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Onion. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Chef John's Spiced Tomato-Pepper Shakshuka?
- Explore these Israeli side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Spiced Tomato-Pepper Shakshuka?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 230.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Spiced Tomato-Pepper Shakshuka easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chef John's Spiced Tomato-Pepper Shakshuka healthy?
- Chef John's Spiced Tomato-Pepper Shakshuka has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 230.75 calories and 13.28 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 412.74 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.61 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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