Shakshuka with aubergine and feta

Main courses Recipes Vegetarian

If you love good food, you really must try Shakshuka (also spelled Shakshouka)! It’s also an ideal dish for when you don’t feel like spending ages in the kitchen. Once it’s on the stove, it needs very little attention! This shakshuka recipe can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. And if you make a large batch, it’s easy to reheat for leftovers—although whether anything’s left over is another question…

Recipe

Shakshuka met aubergine en feta

Shakshuka with eggplant and feta is a flavorful one-pan dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce with peppers, eggplant, and spices. The sauce is seasoned with ras el hanout, while crumbled feta and fresh coriander finish the dish. This Moroccan classic is easy to make and perfect to serve in a tajine for an authentic touch.

Course	Main course
Kitchen	Moroccan
Servings	4 servings

Preparation time

Preparation time	15 min
Total	30 minutes

Equipment

Large skillet with lid or tajine

Ingredients

2 red onions
2 garlic cloves
2 red bell peppers
1 eggplant
3 teaspoons ras el hanout
3 cans diced tomatoes
4 eggs
1 bunch coriander
100 g feta

How to make shakshuka with eggplant and feta?

Slice the onions into half rings and sauté them with the garlic in a little oil in a large skillet or tajine
Cut the peppers and eggplant into pieces and briefly fry them
Add the ras el hanout, and optionally a pinch of cayenne pepper
Add the diced tomatoes and stir briefly. (Optionally, you could also add about 200 g of vegetarian meatballs)
Make four wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into them
Crumble the feta and scatter it over the dish
Then put the lid on and let the eggs set for about 15 minutes
Finely chop the coriander and sprinkle it over the shakshuka before serving. Enjoy your meal—brought to you by cookware shop Cookinglife!

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This eggplant and feta shakshuka is a beautifully spiced dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. The ras el hanout gives it a warm North African flavour that pairs well with creamy feta and fresh coriander. Serve it straight from the pan or tajine for a cozy, rustic presentation at the table.

Want to make this dish a bit heartier? Add vegetarian meatballs to the sauce before adding the eggs. Shakshuka is also delicious with a piece of crusty bread to mop up the sauce. That way you make it a complete meal everyone will enjoy.