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Easy Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce Recipe Perfect for Healthy Breakfasts

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A simple and hearty shakshuka recipe featuring baked eggs in a rich tomato sauce with fresh spinach, perfect for a cozy and healthy breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 1 14-ounce (400g) can crushed tomatoes (San Marzano recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, or to taste
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (about 60g), loosely packed
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in your oven-safe skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and soft.
  3. Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
  5. Season the sauce with ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer gently for 10 minutes uncovered.
  6. Toss in the fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  7. Make four small wells in the sauce using the back of a spoon. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until egg whites are set but yolks are still slightly runny. Add a couple more minutes if firmer yolks are desired.
  9. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro on top.
  10. Serve immediately, ideally with crusty bread or warm pita for dipping.

Notes

If the sauce thickens too much while baking, add a splash of water or broth before cracking in the eggs. Rotate the skillet halfway through baking if your oven heats unevenly. Crack eggs into a small bowl first to avoid shell bits. Use fresh spinach instead of frozen for best texture. Adjust chili flakes to taste for heat. Serve with crusty bread or pita for dipping.

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Keywords: baked eggs, shakshuka, tomato sauce, healthy breakfast, spinach, easy breakfast, vegetarian, gluten-free

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