Easy chakchouka

Main Dish
Very Easy
40 min
205 Kcal

Load up on sun-ripened vegetables with this dish straight from the Maghreb: chakchouka! Tomatoes, peppers, and spices come together in a dish where you crack in eggs and let them cook covered. Enjoy a vegetarian dish full of flavor and color :-) It's easy to make, and you won't miss a thing thanks to our written instructions, photos, and video! Give it a try ;-)

Ingredients

4

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Cook time30 min
  • Easy Chakchouka - Preparation step 1Peel and chop the onions. Remove the seeds from the peppers and cut them into pieces. Cut the tomatoes into pieces.
  • Easy Chakchouka - Preparation step 2Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onions.
  • Easy Chakchouka - Preparation step 3When they are translucent, add the peppers, chopped parsley, and half of the chopped coriander. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Easy Chakchouka - Preparation step 4Add the spices, stir, then add the tomatoes. Let simmer for about 20 minutes over medium heat.
  • Easy Chakchouka - Preparation step 5Crack the eggs into the skillet, cover, and let them cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Easy Chakchouka - Preparation step 6Sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve! Enjoy your meal!

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FAQ ❓

Where does chakchouka come from?

Chakchouka is a traditional dish from the Maghreb, particularly popular in Tunisia and Algeria, known for its combination of vegetables and spices.
Yes, you can prepare the chakchouka base in advance and add the eggs just before serving so they are fresh and cooked to perfection.
Chakchouka is rich in vegetables, making it low in calories and high in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants—perfect for a balanced diet.
You can customize chakchouka by adding seasonal vegetables, cheese, or even meat such as chorizo to vary the flavors.
The traditional recipe contains eggs, but you can easily make it vegan by leaving them out or using plant-based egg substitutes.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 205Kcal
  • Carbo: 11.3g
  • Total fat: 11.2g
  • Saturated fat: 2.2g
  • Proteins: 10.2g
  • Fibers: 8.8g
  • Sugar: 9.6g
  • ProPoints: 5
  • SmartPoints: 7
Nutritional information for 1 serving (259g)

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