Description
Mediterranean Shakshuka is pure breakfast comfort right from your kitchen. Creamy feta melts into juicy tomatoes, creating a simple yet satisfying skillet dish that brings sunshine to your morning table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 block (8 oz / 226 g) feta cheese
- 2 large tomatoes (or 1 can diced tomatoes, drained)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to precisely 375°F (190°C), preparing a ceramic baking dish that gives your eggs enough room to nestle comfortably.
- Dice 2 large tomatoes or drain 1 can of diced tomatoes, spreading them evenly across the bottom of your baking dish with a light sprinkle of salt.
- Crumble the entire 8 oz block of feta cheese directly over the tomatoes, creating a delicious blanket that will meld with the vegetables during baking.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil across the surface, then dust with 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper for robust seasoning.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the feta softens and tomatoes begin to bubble around the edges.
- Carefully extract the dish and create four small wells in the cheese-tomato mixture, then gently crack 4 large eggs into these spaces.
- Return the dish to the 375°F oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, monitoring until egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny.
- Remove from oven and scatter fresh chopped herbs like basil or parsley across the top for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread to soak up the rich, tangy sauce.
Notes
- Tomato choice matters, so select ripe, juicy tomatoes for maximum flavor and a rich sauce base.
- Feta cheese varieties differ, so experiment with different styles to find your preferred taste and meltiness.
- Fresh herbs transform this dish, so don’t skip the basil or parsley as a final garnish for brightness and aroma.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes, making the dish mild or spicy according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg