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Shakshuka with Parmesan Polenta

Created: January 10, 2018 Updated: April 12, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 2 Comments

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Simple and delicious dish that is perfect to serve any time of the day. This homemade Shakshuka with Parmesan Polenta is so versatile, it can be served for breakfast, brunch, and even dinner. Eggs are poached in a delectable mixture of veggies and spices and served over Parmesan cheese flavored polenta.

Shakshuka with Parmesan Polenta in a bowl with a fork

Shakshuka Recipe

I’m walking down memory lane today, thinking about all the wonderful food I eat every time I travel to New York.

It’s been a couple of years since I was in NY and I miss all the tasty places where I like to eat. I also think about the places I haven’t tried yet. My mom and my sister have been going there quite often in the last couple of years but they don’t take full advantage of the food scene. To be honest, I’m quite jealous.

If I were to go to NY, I don’t even know what I would eat first. The food scene changes so fast there, but are always delicious and memorable. One of my most memorable food adventures was when I met the Brooklyn Baking Barons. Their Honey Whiskey Cake is unforgettable! Last time I ordered one, I nearly ate the whole thing myself.

 The cake is not the only thing that impressed me when I met the boys. I visited one of their pop up brunches in Brooklyn and that was the first time I tried Shakshuka. Before that, I’ve heard about this dish but never got the pleasure of trying it. Tony and Chris served their Shakshuka over some polenta and it was a delicious combination.

Even though I knew that I could never recreate Tony’s grandmother’s Shakshuka recipe, I had to learn how to make this dish for myself. I love how simple it is and that it can be served any time of the day. Eggs for dinner? No problem!

Shakshuka with Parmesan Polenta in a pan

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Shakshuka with Parmesan Polenta in a bowl with a fork

Shakshuka with Parmesan Polenta

Eggs are poached in a delectable mixture of veggies and spices and served over Parmesan cheese flavored polenta.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 402kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

Parmesan Polenta

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 cup dry cornmeal/polenta
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste

Shakshuka

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 6 tomatoes on a vine
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper more or less per taste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • salt to taste
  • 4 eggs
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Instructions

Polenta:

  • Combine water, broth, and salt in a medium sauce pot. Mix it and bring to boil.
  • Add dry cornmeal/polenta and let it boil for a minute or so whole slowly stirring.
  • Lower the heat to low, cover and let coon until thick and creamy. Stir often to ensure even cooking.
  • A few minutes before polenta is done, stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir to let it melt and mix in.
  • Take off heat.

Shakshuka:

  • Dice onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Crush and mince garlic cloves.
  • Preheat a large cooking pan over medium heat and add olive oil. 
  • Add diced onion and bell pepper and cook until onion is transparent. 
  • Add tomatoes and garlic. Stir and cook for a few minutes. 
  • Lower the heat to low and add tomato sauce, salt, sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, dry parsley, and cumin. Stir, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  • Crack eggs on top of veggies and season them with some salt and dry parsley. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the egg white is cooked. You can cook more or less depending on how runny you like your eggs.
  • Spoon some cooked polenta into a bowl and add shakshuka with egg of top.
  • You can add a little more Parmesan cheese when serving.

Notes

Note:
This recipe is made with fresh tomatoes but you can substitute a 28 oz. can of diced of crushed tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 813mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3620IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. TaNae says

    September 13, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    This is exactly the way I serve my shakshuka – over Parmesan polenta. The creamy polenta really plays well with the spices of the shakshuka. I have made this as is and it is delish. I do normally cut my veggies into thin strips. Just a preference.

    I have also made it and played with this recipe a bit when it comes to spices. I have some tasty Trader Joe’s spices I added (a few turns of the binder each) – TJ’s South African Smoke seasoning and TJ’s Akika Georgian Seasoning blend and some North AfricanRas El Hanout I happened to have around at the time.

    I usually top with cilantro (or flat leaf parsley if I’m with a cilantro hater). Another fave is adding a bit of arugula on top bc I’m obsessed with arugula on pretty much everything.

    I have also topped with goat cheese or feta for another variation. I even made it sans the eggs (still delish). This recipe, like shakshuka is so versatile! Make it without alterations first and then play with it. Adding roasted eggplant, chilies for more spice. I do use good canned tomatoes rather than fresh. Just for ease. But I did find that simmering the veggies and tomatoes slow and low for a longer period of time gave such a huge boost and change to the flavor profile. Again, try as is, and tweak for your desires. It’s pure comfort.

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    • LyubaB says

      September 13, 2021 at 7:23 pm

      Mmm, you had me at goat cheese! Sounds lovely! I am glad you like it!

      Reply

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