Classic Shakshuka
Estimated $3.61 recipe · $1.80 per serving (US / USD)
Eggs poached in a smoky pepper and tomato sauce — a one-pan protein brunch.
The recipe
Classic Shakshuka
Eggs poached in a smoky pepper and tomato sauce — a one-pan protein brunch.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Estimated recipe cost
$3.61 for 2 servings · $1.80 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 4 eggsRetail benchmark · $1.67 / 12 each · Retail reference · Count stated in recipe | $0.56 |
| 1 red pepper, slicedPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 150 g · Assumes 150 g per item/portion | $1.00 |
| 1 onion, slicedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item/portion | $0.31 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp paprikaPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Fresh parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $3.61 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Soften onion and pepper in oil for 7 min, then add garlic, cumin and paprika.
- Pour in the tomatoes and simmer 8 min until thick; season well.
- Make 4 wells and crack in the eggs. Cover and cook 5–6 min until whites set.
- Scatter with parsley and serve with bread to mop up the sauce.
Recipe notes
Crumble a little feta over the top before serving if you like it richer.
Estimated nutrition per serving
380 kcal · 22g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.