Ingredients

  • 1 onion

  • 1 red capsicum

  • 6 cloves of garlic

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 800 g canned tomatoes

  • 200 g feta

  • 200 g spinach

  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1.5 tsp cumin

  • Cayenne and/or red pepper flakes

  • Salt & pepper

  • Crusty bread or pita to serve

Preparing the veges

Mince 1 onion. Mince 6 cloves of garlic. Cut 1 red capsicum. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in heavy skillet with high sides and a lid. Saute the onion and capsicum for about 5 minutes until somewhat soft.

Seasoning & Simmering

Add minced garlic, 1.5 tsp smoked paprika, 1.5 tsp cumin, and cayenne/red pepper flakes to taste and saute for 2 more minutes. Dice 800g canned tomatoes (if not pre-diced). Add tomatoes with their juiced and simmer over for 10-15 minutes until slightly reduced and thickened.

Finishing up

Roughly chop 200 g spinach. Crumble 200 g feta. Add the spinach and feta and reduce heat to weak simmer for 10-15 minutes with lid. Add salt & pepper to taste.

Serving

Serve the shakshuka in a bowl with crusty bread/pita.