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Easy Shakshuka Recipe with Squash

Published: March 31, 2018 Last Modified: October 17, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links.

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We all know what a squash is, but what is Shakshuka. Easy Shakshuka recipe with squash? What is it?

Years ago, I worked with a Middle Eastern lady and that was the first time I had a taste of Kabocha Squash Shakshuka.

Although it is popular for breakfast, they also served it for lunch or dinner paired with pita bread.

At that time, I was clueless with the name of the dish and referred to it as saucy squash.

So anyway, when I left my job, I lost touch with her.

Shakshuka in a pan with poached eggs and Kabocha squash.

Sometimes, she made it with beans instead of squash and it was really delicious. One thing that stood out was it’s smoky flavor.

I was watching a show that featured this dish. Finally, I have a name for it and it looked so much like the dish my co-worker makes.

I googled the name and found an easy shakshuka recipe.

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  • What is shakshuka
  • How to make shakshuka with squash
  • What to pair it with
  • Storing leftover
  • Recipe

What is shakshuka

Shakshuka is a dish of poached eggs in tomato based sauce, chili, bell peppers, onions and spiced with cumin and paprika.

There are many variants of shakshuka and Kabocha Squash Shakshuka is one of my favorite.

It originated in North Africa but was also popular in the Middle East. The egg is poached meaning the egg white is well cooked with runny yolk.

If you are Vegetarian, you will surely enjoy it. It is healthy and flavorful dish.

A plate of shakshuka with poached egg and kabocha squash on a fork.

How to make shakshuka with squash

Whenever I have squash, it's usually big that I can also make this dish.

The recipe calls for saffron and I have made it with or without saffron and it still turned out delicious.

Shakshuka ingredients.
Kabocha Shakshuka ingredients
Onion, garlic and fire roasted tomatoes in pan.
Saute onion, garlic and fire roasted tomatoes.

I have tweaked the recipe to what was available in my pantry. I used olive oil instead of coconut oil. Also, the recipe called for regular paprika instead I also used smoked paprika. 

Kabocha squash and other ingredients in pan.
Add the bell pepper, jalapeno and Kabocha squash. Don't over cook squash. It will get soggy and mushy.

The mixture was quite thick so I added a cup of water. You can use chicken or vegetable broth.

Cooking Shakshuka with Kabocha Squash in a pan.

You can crack the eggs and add it directly in the skillet or after cracking each egg, transfer it to a bowl and slid it into the mixture.

Eggs added in pan with shakshuka squash mixture.
Add eggs and cook for another 6-8 minutes, or until squash is cooked.
Cooked and creamy Kabocha Squash Shakshuka in a pan.
Serve this delicious creamy Kabocha Squash Shakshuka with pita bread.

I made a few tweaks to the recipe but other than that her recipe was spot on.

What to pair it with

Shakshuka is usually paired with pita bread, naan or challah or have it by itself.

Storing leftover

Store leftover in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 4 days. I don't recommend freezing due to squash.

You will be amazed how easy it is to make this dish. Watch my video.

Recipe

Kabocha Squash Shakshuka

Kabocha Squash Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern dish with poached eggs, squash, bell peppers, onion in tomato based sauce flavored with spices.
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Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 369kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • 1 medium sized yellow onion chopped
  • 28 oz can of diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 cups of kabocha squash peeled and chopped to 1 inch cubes
  • 1 small green bell pepper seeded and diced into small pieces
  • 1 large jalapeno seeded and diced into small pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • pinch of saffron about 20 threads (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • parsley for garnish chopped
  • salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
  • Saute onion for 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook until golden.
  • Stir in the roasted tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add green pepper and jalapeno and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Toss-in the kabocha squash, regular and smoked paprika, cumin and saffron. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook over medium-low heat until squash is half cooked.
  • Crack the egg into a bowl and gently slid it to the top of the tomato mixture or crack the egg directly into the tomato mixture.
  • Cover and cook for another 6-8 minutes or until squash is cooked (not overcooked or mushy) and egg whites has solidified with runny yolks.
  • Garnish with parsley. Serve with pita or bread. Enjoy!

Notes

1. I prefer the smoky paprika instead of the regular paprika. It gives the authentic smoky Middle Eastern flavor.
2. If you want a very thick tomato based sauce, eliminate the water from this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 1801mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 8065IU | Vitamin C: 90.4mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 5.5mg
Kabocha Squash Shakshuka in a pan with poached eggs.

Adapted from: ahouseinthehills

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