Description
A bold, smoky twist on classic shakshuka with Mexican-inspired spices, hearty tomatoes, and perfectly cooked eggs, topped with fresh avocado and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (peeled and chopped)
- 1 red pepper (deseeded and sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 red chili (chopped)
- 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp Cajun spice
- 1 tsp chipotle sauce
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 avocado (peeled and chopped)
- 1 small red onion (peeled and finely sliced)
- small bunch coriander (roughly torn)
- 3 tbsp soured cream
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the red pepper, garlic, and chopped chili, and cook for another 3–4 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, sugar, smoked paprika, Cajun spice, chipotle sauce, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Use a spoon to create 4 small wells in the sauce.
- Crack the eggs one at a time into the wells.
- Simmer gently for 5–6 minutes until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny. Cover the pan if needed to help the whites cook faster.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chilli flakes. Top with avocado, red onion, coriander, soured cream, and a drizzle of sweet chilli sauce.
- Serve immediately with grilled flatbreads for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by reducing chili or chipotle sauce if preferred.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of soured cream for a lighter option.
- Best served fresh, but the sauce can be made ahead and reheated before adding eggs.
- Serve with rice or tortillas as an alternative to flatbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
