Soulful New York-Style Jazz Brunch Shakshuka with Feta

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A vibrant skillet shakshuka with spicy tomato sauce, poached eggs, and crumbled feta cheese to start your day with soulful energy. This mediterranean-inspired breakfast (mediterranean) ready in about 30 minutes combines olive oil, medium, diced red bell pepper, small, diced yellow onion into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a deep 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced red bell pepper and 1 diced small yellow onion, sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until spices bloom.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Make 4 small wells in the sauce and crack 4 large eggs directly into the wells. Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 6-8 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Soulful New York-Style Jazz Brunch Shakshuka with Feta take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a busy morning; prep components the night before to save active time.

How do I store leftover Soulful New York-Style Jazz Brunch Shakshuka with Feta?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven; egg- or grain-based items may need a splash of milk or water to refresh texture. Cold-served items (overnight oats, smoothies) keep 2–3 days in the fridge.

Can I substitute ingredients in Soulful New York-Style Jazz Brunch Shakshuka with Feta?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Soulful New York-Style Jazz Brunch Shakshuka with Feta for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Soulful New York-Style Jazz Brunch Shakshuka with Feta?

Mediterranean breakfast like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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