Easy Shakshuka (Gluten Free)

Gluten free and vegetarian, this spicy Shakshuka recipe is a satisfying one pot meal for any time of year.

This spicy Shakshuka recipe is a satisfying meatless one-pot meal.

This shakshuka has been a long time coming. I’ve been drooling over other blogger’s shakshukas for months. Uh, I just read that last sentence aloud and realized it sounds waaaay creepier written out than it did in my head. I promise shakshuka isn’t a euphemism for anything. It is kind of a fun word though, isn’t it? It sounds like something a new age doctor would talk to you about. Ma’am your shakshuka is giving off a lot of negative energy. Are you stressed? It’s so fun to say, I find myself wanting to just drop it into normal conversation. Like, somebody woke up on the wrong side of the shakshuka this morning! or Did you see that shakshuka she was wearing? OMG.

But alas, shakshuka is not an aura, a body part, or a piece of clothing, and while you could certainly use it in every day conversation, you might get some weird looks. Shakshuka is, in fact, an incredibly simple and satisfying supper made by poaching eggs in a bed of rich, spicy, tomato sauce.

Spicy Shakshuka is a gluten free, vegetarian, and one pot meal!

My sister and brother in law got me the Breakfast for Dinner for my birthday, and one of the very first recipes inside was this shakshuka. It was the final kick in the pants I needed to make this dinner for myself.

There’s so much to love about this dish. It is a one-pot meal made in about 40 minutes, most of which is completely hands-off time. It’s an all weather dish that’s hearty enough for a cool fall night, but perfect for a scorching summer day when the thought of turning on your oven makes you want to pour ice cubes down your back.

Gluten free, vegetarian, one pot Shakshuka

This dish also manages to walk the tightrope between fresh and rich flavors perfectly. The tomatoes simmered with garlic, peppers, and spices have a nice subtle heat and lingering smokiness. The richness of the tomato base is balanced by fresh herbs and cool, creamy feta. And of course, the poached egg with it’s drippy, golden yolk pulls it all together.

This spicy Shaksuka is an easy one pot meal that's vegetarian and gluten free!

We served this with warmed pita bread for dunking, and both the Mr. and I found it to be a thoroughly satisfying meatless meal. If you’re only making this for two people, I recommend only cracking as many eggs as you’ll eat the same evening into the skillet. If you have leftovers, you can always fry an egg the following day to put on top of the mixture. That way you don’t end up with gummy microwaved egg leftovers (lesson learned).

My other favorite use of the leftovers? Smear a little bit of the tomato sauce onto a grilled cheese. You’ll feel downright fancy.

This homemade Shakshuka is a satisfying one pot meal.

Shakshuka

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Savory herby flavors absolutely saturate this spiced skillet tomato stew that features perfectly cooked runny eggs.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 Anaheim pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 14 ounce cans diced tomatoes with their juices
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or veggie broth if vegetarian)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 6 large eggs
  • 8 basil leaves, chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Toasted pita bread

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and saute, stirring occasionally, until they're tender and starting to brown. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and all the juice, broth, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer then lower heat and continue to simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the mixture is thickened.
  2. Crack the eggs into the sauce. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until desired doneness. I like to take them off when the whites are just set, but the yolks are still very runny. But you can continue to cook until the yolks are cooked through as well if desired. Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle with parsley, basil, and feta. Serve warm with pita bread.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 330Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 291mgSodium: 949mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 5gSugar: 15gProtein: 15g

Please note nutritional information for my recipes is calculated by a third party service and provided as a courtesy to my readers. For the most accurate calculation, I always recommend running the numbers yourself with the specific products you use.

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Recipe adapted from Breakfast for Dinner

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30 Comments

  1. It’s an Arabic word actually. ุดูƒุดูˆูƒู‡ and it’s more often done with scrambled eggs and eaten with our hands scooped up by pita bread. ๐Ÿ™‚ I make this often and it’s sooooo delish!

  2. This looks great, but I notice that the recipe is identified as gluten-free, although the instructions say “serve with pitas for dipping”. Any other serving suggestions to keep the gluten out of it?

    (Asking for a friend, since I have absolutely no problem with gluten.)

  3. Fun word…lovely dish. I can’t wait to try it and it was so nice getting to chat with you at the Food and Wine Conference!!!

  4. I need to make this IMMEDIATELY! And you’re totally right about the word “shakshuka”. I keep saying it over and over in my mind because it’s awesome. And it makes me think of Shakira and shaking what my momma gave me <– THAT'S totally weird, right?! We're friends so I'm comfortable saying things that might creep you out. I love these photos, Courtney – they're gorgeous!

  5. Courtney, I LOVE this word. Please your shakshuka (definition 1) that I have become acquainted with it! And the no-fuss approach makes this recipe the absolute shakshuka (definition 2). Thank shakshuka (definition 3) for sharing!

  6. Shakshuka is one of my favourite “impressive” meals to make for company and it’s also one of my favourites to do at cooking demos. It never fails to impress people! Yours looks wonderful!

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