Description
This Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza combines the bold, saucy flavors of classic Middle Eastern shakshuka with the crispy, chewy goodness of a homemade (or store-bought) pizza crust.
Ingredients
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For the Shakshuka Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Pizza
- 1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1–1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3–4 large eggs
- Olive oil for brushing the crust
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Sliced olives
- Red pepper flakes
- Green onions
- Za’atar seasoning
Instructions
1. Make the Shakshuka Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and red pepper; cook 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 10–12 minutes until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Let cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Pizza Base
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) or the highest safe temperature for your oven.
- Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Brush edges with olive oil.
3. Assemble
- Spread a generous layer of shakshuka sauce over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
- Add feta crumbles.
- Create 3–4 small wells in the cheese.
- Crack an egg into each well.
4. Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes, or until crust is golden, eggs are set to your liking, and cheese is melted.
- For runny yolks, check at the 11–12 minute mark.
- For firmer yolks, bake slightly longer.
5. Serve
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro.
- Add olives, red pepper flakes, or a sprinkle of za’atar.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can par-bake the crust for 4–5 minutes before assembling to prevent sogginess.
- For extra spice, add harissa paste to the tomato mixture.
- Sub in goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier finish.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of pizza
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
