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Spicy Tunisian Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage

Name: Spicy Tunisian Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: Olive Oil, 2 tbsp; Onion, 1 large, finely chopped; Bell Peppers, 2, chopped (red and yellow); Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Ground Cumin, 1 tsp; Smoked Paprika, 1 tsp; Red Pepper Flakes, ½ tsp, crushed; Crushed Tomatoes, 1 can (28 oz); Salt & Black Pepper, to taste; Merguez Sausages, 4, sliced; Olive Oil, 1 tbsp; Eggs, 6 large; Fresh Cilantro, chopped; Crumbled Feta Cheese

A vibrant and spicy one-pan dish featuring poached eggs nestled in a smoky tomato sauce, enhanced with spicy Merguez sausage, and a blend of bold spices.

4.3(963 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 23, 2025

Spicy Tunisian Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage — Breakfast served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Sauce

For the Sausage

For the Eggs

For the Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 533 kcal
Protein: 25 g
Carbs: 23.35 g
Fat: 38.05 g
Fiber: 5.15 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2131 kcal
Protein: 100 g
Carbs: 93.4 g
Fat: 152.2 g
Fiber: 20.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Olive Oil 2 tbsp	239	0	0	27	0
Onion 1 large, finely chopped	60	1.6	14.9	0.2	2.6
Bell Peppers 2, chopped (red and yellow)	50	2	12	0.4	4
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	0.6	2.9	0	0.2
Ground Cumin 1 tsp	8	0.4	1.1	0.5	0.6
Smoked Paprika 1 tsp	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.6
Red Pepper Flakes ½ tsp, crushed	3	0.1	0.7	0.2	0.1
Crushed Tomatoes 1 can (28 oz)	250	11	49	1.5	12.5
Salt & Black Pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Merguez Sausages 4, sliced	800	40	8	68	0
Olive Oil 1 tbsp	119	0	0	13.5	0
Eggs 6 large	432	36	2.4	28.8	0
Fresh Cilantro chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Crumbled Feta Cheese	150	8	1.2	12	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Sauce

1
Heat the Oil
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Cook Onions and Peppers
Add the onions and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
3
Add Garlic and Spices
Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more.

Cooking the Sausage

1
Heat the Oil
In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2
Cook Sausage
Add sliced Merguez sausage and cook until browned and cooked through.
3
Combine with Sauce
Add the cooked sausage to the sauce; stir to combine.

How to Make Spicy Tunisian Shakshuka with Merguez Sausage

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering the Sauce
Allow the sauce to simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Adding the Eggs
Create indentations in the sauce with the back of a spoon, then gently pour an egg into each indentation.
3
Cooking the Eggs
Cover and cook until eggs are just set, about 7–10 minutes.