This Easy Shakshuka Pizza Recipe Will Elevate Any Brunch

By  Kirsten Nunez
Shakshuka pizza on a black cast iron pizza pan Kirsten Nunez

Whether you're hosting brunch or craving breakfast for dinner, this shakshuka pizza recipe will hit the spot. It's made of oven-baked eggs atop a bed of harissa-laced tomato sauce. (Harissa is a chili pepper paste that's native to Northwestern Africa.) The pizza is then topped with creamy feta cheese and fresh parsley, resulting in a seriously satisfying meal.

Tomato sauce in a green skillet on a white backgroundKirsten Nunez

If you're unfamiliar with shakshuka, it's a delicious dish that's traditionally served in the Middle East and North Africa. It's typically prepared on the stovetop in a skillet, in which eggs gently cook in a juicy tomato sauce. The fare is then served with warm, fresh bread.

Shakshuka pizza with raw eggs before bakingKirsten Nunez

In this recipe, the pizza crust serves as a stand-in for the bread. This way, the dish can be sliced into finger-friendly, ready-to-serve portions.

One batch yields eight slices. Read on for the full recipe.

How to Make Shakshuka Pizza

Things Needed

  • 1 pre-made, 12-inch pizza crust

  • 14.5-ounce can diced or crushed tomatoes

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 small white onion, chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tablespoon harissa paste

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • Small bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped

  • Oil

Ingredients for shakshuka pizzaKirsten Nunez

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a pizza pan with parchment paper. Alternatively, you can dust the pan with a light coating of all-purpose flour.

In a pan (we use the Always pan) over medium heat, warm two tablespoons of oil. Cook the onions until tender, about five to seven minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Green pan with onions and wooden spatulaKirsten Nunez

Step 2

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, harissa sauce, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid is mostly evaporated and the tomatoes are mushy.

Green pan with diced tomato mixture on a white backgroundKirsten Nunez

Step 3

Place the pre-made pizza crust on the prepared pan. Spread the tomato sauce onto the crust, then create four "wells" with a spoon. Add one egg to each well, making sure to keep the egg yolk intact.

Pizza crust on a cast iron dish with tomato sauce and eggsKirsten Nunez

Tip

To keep the eggs together, make sure the walls of each "well" are high. Also, crack each egg in a small bowl first, then pour it into the well. This will help you avoid getting shells on your pizza.

Step 4

Sprinkle feta cheese on the pizza. Bake for eight to 15 minutes, or until the eggs are slightly set but still runny. Keep in mind that the eggs will continue to cook even after you remove them from the oven.

Pizza crust on a cast iron dish with tomato sauceKirsten Nunez

Tip

Not a fan of runny eggs? Cook them separately in a frying pan, sunny-side up style, until they reach your desired doneness. Once your pizza is heated through, add the cooked eggs.

Step 5

Garnish with fresh parsley, slice, and enjoy.

Shakshuka pizza on a black cast iron pizza panKirsten Nunez

Serve your homemade shakshuka pizza with a side of leafy greens and your favorite vinaigrette.

Shakshuka pizza on a black cast iron dishKirsten Nunez

Happy brunching!

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