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Shakshuka with Halloumi (Vegetarian, Gluten, Grain Free)

This is a delicious, flavorful and tasty Shakshuka with Fried Halloumi that is perfect to make for both breakfast, brunch or lunch
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Light Lunch
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword Easy, Gluten-Free, Grain Free, vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 pan

Ingredients

  • 1 Yellow onion chopped
  • 2-3 Galic cloves minced
  • 1/2-1 Red chili minced
  • 1 Red bell pepper cored and diced
  • 1-2 tsp Paprika powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 Tomato diced
  • 1 can Canned tomatoes
  • 1/2 Lemon, juiced
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 package Halloumi sliced
  • 2 Eggs
  • 5-6 Almonds roughly chopped
  • Cilantro
  • Mint
  • Olive oil, to fry

Instructions

  • Preheat a pan over medium heat with some olive oil.
  • Add the yellow onion and garlic and let it fry for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the diced bell pepper and red chili and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Next add the diced tomato, paprika powder, cumin and chili pepper and stir to combine. Fry for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the canned tomatoes and lemon juice and stir to combine. Let the shakshuka simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Make two nests in the shakshuka and add the two eggs in them. Cover with a lid and let the shakshuka and eggs fry for 5-8 minutes, until the eggs have set.
  • Meanwhile preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat with some olive oil.
  • When the pan is hot fry the halloumi for 1-2 minutes on each side.
  • Add the halloumi to the shakshuka and to the shakshuka with roughly chopped almonds, fresh cilantro and mint.
  • Serve immediately while warm.