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Shakshuka

This easy shakshuka recipe features gently poached eggs in a tomato and bell pepper sauce. It's a perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

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ShakshukaLove And Lemons · Best ShakshukaDev reference

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Shakshuka

This easy shakshuka recipe features gently poached eggs in a tomato and bell pepper sauce. It's a perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Medium35 min

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Shakshuka is North African in origin (the name shakshuka comes from the Tunisian word for “shaken up”), but it’s widely enjoyed throughout North Africa and the Middle East in countries like Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and more.

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Garlic to Thinly Sliced

4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped by hand (see note)

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Spaghetti Puttanesca (Spaghetti With Capers, Olives, and Anchovies)

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Garlic to Finely Chopped By Hand

4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped by hand (see note)

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Spaghetti Puttanesca (Spaghetti With Capers, Olives, and Anchovies)

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Paprika to A Pinch of Cayenne Pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika, or a pinch of cayenne pepper

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Waffle Iron Fried Cheese (Queso Frito)

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Fire-Roasted Tomatoes to Whole Peeled Tomatoes

1 large can (28 ounces) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes, with their juices

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Quick Chana Masala

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Black Pepper to Cayenne Pepper

Optional spices: freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and/or garlic powder

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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Black Pepper to Garlic Powder

Optional spices: freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and/or garlic powder

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Avocado Oil

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREAST

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Parsley to Cilantro Leaves

¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro leaves

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Best Shakshuka

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Parsley to Basil

½ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Tortellini Soup

Source and Cultural NotesSources, origin declarations, and evidenced notes for this dish.

SourceContext note

WHAT IS SHAKSHUKA?

Shakshuka is North African in origin (the name shakshuka comes from the Tunisian word for “shaken up”), but it’s widely enjoyed throughout North Africa and the Middle East in countries like Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and more.

Traditionally, the dish consists of eggs poached in a spiced bell pepper and tomato sauce, similar to the Southern Italian dish eggs in purgatory. Many shakshuka variations exist today, from green shakshukas made with leafy green vegetables to others starring butternut squash or sweet potato.

WHAT IS SHAKSHUKA? · raw_snapshot.article_sections[0] · Best Shakshuka

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Recipe: Shakshuka

Imported from the love-and-lemons page for dev review.

Source: Best Shakshuka

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SourceContext note

WHAT IS SHAKSHUKA?

Shakshuka is North African in origin (the name shakshuka comes from the Tunisian word for “shaken up”), but it’s widely enjoyed throughout North Africa and the Middle East in countries like Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and more.

Traditionally, the dish consists of eggs poached in a spiced bell pepper and tomato sauce, similar to the Southern Italian dish eggs in purgatory. Many shakshuka variations exist today, from green shakshukas made with leafy green vegetables to others starring butternut squash or sweet potato.

WHAT IS SHAKSHUKA? · raw_snapshot.article_sections[0] · Best Shakshuka

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Shakshuka — Image detailsShakshukaLove And Lemons · Best ShakshukaDev reference

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