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Chef John's Perfect One Egg Shakshuka

Recipe by Food Wishes on YouTubeAdded 31 October 2026.

5 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. A vibrant single‑serve shakshuka packed with cumin, smoked paprika, and fresh peppers, topped with a perfectly cooked egg. This quick breakfast delivers bold.

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Chef John's Perfect One Egg Shakshuka by Food Wishes, a frame from the YouTube video

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium‑high heat and add the sliced green onions.

  2. Season with salt, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, dry oregano, black pepper, and a few shakes of cayenne pepper; stir for about one minute.

  3. Add the sliced green peppers and tomatoes, cooking the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.

  4. Cover the pan and cook until the egg is set to your liking.

  5. Serve the one‑egg shakshuka hot as a flavorful breakfast.

Tips while you cook

Start with the aromatics
Heat the olive oil and add the sliced green onions before seasoning.
Brief spice stir
Stir the added spices for about one minute before adding peppers and tomatoes.
Cover to set the egg
Place a lid on the pan while the egg cooks to reach your desired doneness.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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