Description
Crispy toast topped with spiced tomato and pepper shakshouka sauce, a fried egg, and fresh herbs. A flavorful and easy breakfast or brunch recipe with Middle Eastern inspiration.
Ingredients
4 slices rustic bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion finely diced
1 red bell pepper finely diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 can crushed tomatoes (14 ounces)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 large eggs
Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Optional: feta cheese, chili oil, or pesto
Instructions
Heat olive oil in skillet. Cook onion and bell pepper until softened.
Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
Add crushed tomatoes and simmer 10–15 minutes until thickened.
Toast bread until golden.
Fry eggs sunny-side up or to preference.
Spoon sauce onto toast, top with fried eggs, garnish with herbs and extras if desired.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Use sturdy bread to avoid sogginess.
Simmer sauce for full flavor.
Runny yolks enhance richness.
Store sauce separately if making ahead.
Top with feta, pesto, or chili oil for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Keywords: shakshouka toast, breakfast toast with egg, tomato pepper egg toast, brunch toast recipes, Middle Eastern breakfast ideas