Shakshouka Toast Recipe: A Flavorful Twist to Breakfast
Shakshouka Toast is a savory breakfast made with toasted bread topped with rich tomato sauce and perfectly cooked eggs.This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is quick, comforting, and full of warm spices.Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 slices hearty bread sourdough or whole wheat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
- Feta cheese optional
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes with their juices. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Make two small wells in the sauce using the back of a spoon.
- Crack an egg into each well.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes until the egg whites are set and yolks remain slightly runny.
- Place toasted bread on serving plates.
- Spoon the Shakshouka Toast mixture over the bread.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and optional feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- Whole wheat toast adds extra fiber and texture.
- You can replace feta cheese with goat cheese or leave it out completely.
- Fresh herbs brighten the dish and balance the rich tomato sauce.
- This recipe also works beautifully with toasted pita bread.