Easy Shakshuka Recipe With Chorizo

I am not exaggerating when I say this is one of my all time favourite meals to cook. This Chorizo Shakshuka is perfect for serving up brunch to guests or just as a delicious healthy weekend breakfast. I have been known to throw this together for dinner too when I’m out of meal inspiration, because it’s largely made up of store cupboard ingredients, so is great for cooking up at the last minute. It’s nourishing, comforting and honestly so easy. Why is this the best Shakshuka recipe? Because we’re taking the original Maghrebi/Middle Eastern inspiration and adding beans, chorizo and melted cheese, which give an indulgent, flavour-packed edge. Plus, it’s ready in about 30 minutes!

Why you’ll love this Shakshuka recipe

⭐️ Quick, easy and delicious ⭐️ Budget-friendly store cupboard ingredients ⭐️ Still feels impressive and indulgent A traditional Shakshuka recipe has similarities to a number of other dishes from around the world, including Huevos Rancheros from Mexico or Eggs in Purgatory, which is Italian. While I have adapted this version as my own, I’m still calling it Shakshuka because of the sweet smoked paprika flavouring.

Shakshuka Ingredients Notes

Garlic cloves – You can also use garlic from a jar or frozen Onion – Fresh or pre-prepared frozen is OK too. They might need frying a little longer Pepper – You can use red pepper or any other colour you like Spices – Ground cumin and sweet smoked paprika Beans – Berlotti or chickpeas (or something similar) Eggs – I use medium free-range Cheese – I use cheddar but you can choose your favourite instead

To serve: ➡️ There are ways to make baked Shakshuka, but for this we’re cooking it all in one big pot and using the grill right at the end to finish off. ➡️ If you like making something special for brunch, this Shakshuka breakfast is perfect. So is my Creamy Salmon Bake, my Crustless Quiche, my Full English Omelette, my Slow Cooker Salmon or these Baked Oats. ➡️ If you’re cooking egg Shakshuka for dinner, you might like a side to go with it. A simple salad would work, as would my Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes, Homemade Chips, Couscous or Flatbreads.

Chorizo – Small fried cubes Spring onion Chillis – To taste Hot buttery toast or other bread

In the freezer If you’d like to store this in the freezer, it’s best to pre-empt your leftovers and only freeze the tomato-based sauce, without the eggs or toppings.