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    Home > Blog > Quick & Easy > Individual Shakshuka with Hominy and Feta

    Individual Shakshuka with Hominy and Feta

    by Teri Lyn Fisher · Published: Mar 6, 2015 · Modified: Sep 5, 2021

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    This shakshuka recipe is delicious. Eggs cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce mixed with hominy. We topped this baked egg dish with feta and cilantro. Double this recipe to use in typical skillet size and make it for two!
    Shakshuka made with hominy and and topped with cilantro and feta.
    Individual shakshuka with hominy and feta, with a broken egg yolk and some crusty bread.

    Hey guys! We’re still on a little bit of a high from our book release yesterday, yay! Since its been a little chilly in LA (apologies to everyone not in California that finds me calling our weather “chilly” extremely annoying!!) I’ve been indulging in shakshuka lately. I love this stuff. Nothing like a flavorful, aromatic and stewy tomato sitch, topped with runny eggs to really hit the spot on a cold day.

    While I really love shakshuka, I also like things with a lot of texture, so I’ll usually add something to “bulk” it up a bit. I had originally planned to add garbanzo beans to this recipe, but when it came time to meet at the studio and shoot the dish, I realized I totally forgot to bring some with me! So a quick little scan of our pantry led me to a lonely can of hominy lying around. Turns out, shakshuka with hominy is delicious! Yay for happy mistakes!

    If you’re looking for a quick and easy chilly day meal that’s hearty but not heavy, this simple shakshuka with hominy and feta is a really great option. Enjoy! xx, Jenny

    Shakshuka fresh out of the oven topped with cilantro and feta, ready to be served.

    We have a couple other shakshuka recipes we love. Check them out below!

    • A skillet of green shakshuka.
      Green Shakshuka
    • White beans and spinach shakshuka in a skillet.
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    • Shakshuka chilaquiles in a pan.
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    Questions about Shakshuk

    What is shakshuka?

    Shakshuka is a dish made in a skillet. It consists of eggs poached in a tomato sauce. The dish is flavored with spices and vegetables like onions and peppers. It is a Mediterranean dish.

    What is hominy?

    Hominy is made from dried corn kernels. It is treated to soften the kernels, and then washed to remove the bitter flavor that comes from the softening process. You can find it canned in most grocery stores.

    What do you eat with shakshuka?

    You can have this dish any time of day. We love it for breakfast. We prefer to serve ours with bread. We like pita or flatbread, but any crusty bread will do. You will just want to make sure to have some to dip with!

    You can also serve this with a simple side salad or add some protein for a more complete meal.

    How do you pronounce shakshuka?

    It’s not as difficult as it looks! Shack-shoe-kah

    Variations

    • Instead of hominy use chickpeas. We mention this in the recipe and it’s a fantastic substitution.
    • OTHER VARIATIONS?!

    Skillets we love for this recipe:

    A small le creuset skillet to make this recipe.
    This Le Creuset 6 1/3″ – 1/2 quart enameled cast iron skillet is the one we use in the image, although the one we have is white.
    An image of a lodge cast iron skillet that is the perfect size for this recipe.
    We also love this simple Lodge cast iron 6.5″ skillet. Its much more affordable!

    Tips and tricks

    • Cracking the eggs into a ramekin makes it a lot easier to pour into a skillet. It helps prevent breaking the yolk when adding it to the skillet.
    • If your skillet doesn’t come with a top you can cover it with another pan or a heatproof plate.
    • OTHER TIPS AND TRICKS?!
    A close up image on the shakshuka recipe with feta and cilantro.

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    Individual shakshuka with hominy and feta, with a popped egg yolk and grilled flatbread.

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    This shakshuka recipe is delicious. Eggs cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce mixed with hominy. We topped this baked egg dish with feta and cilantro. Double this recipe to use in typical skillet size and make it for two!
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Total Time: 35 minutes mins
    Servings: 1

      EQUIPMENT  

    • 6 inch skillet

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil
    • 2 tablespoons diced yellow onion
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
    • 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
    • ½ cup canned and drained hominy or chickpeas
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
    • 2 large eggs

    garnishes

    • 1 ounce feta, crumbled
    • fresh chopped cilantro
    • salt and pepper to taste

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Pour oil into a large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Sauté onions, garlic, bell peppers, and jalapeno for 3 to 4 minutes or until onions become translucent.
    • Add cumin and coriander and season with salt and pepper.
    • Lower heat to medium and stir in hominy and sauté for 1 minute.
    • Stir tomato paste and tomatoes to mixture and continue to stir until sauce is smooth. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Crack each egg into a small ramekin, one at a time.
    • Carefully drop each egg into the skillet.
    • Cover and continue to cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until all whites have set and yolks are still runny. Top with feta and cilantro and lightly season with salt and pepper. Serve. Remove from heat and serve with crusty bread or grilled naan.

      NOTES  

    Notes: 
    Double the recipe for use in a regular size skillet 
    Serving: 1g Calories: 499kcal Carbohydrates: 39g Protein: 22g Fat: 30g Saturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 353mg Sodium: 1176mg Potassium: 1032mg Fiber: 8g Sugar: 17g Vitamin A: 1995IU Vitamin C: 58mg Calcium: 271mg Iron: 7mg
    CUISINE: Amercian, Mediterranean
    KEYWORD: shakshuka
    COURSE: Breakfast
    DIET : Vegetarian

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    March 6, 2015 / 10 Comments

    About Teri Lyn Fisher

    Teri Lyn Fisher is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food and cosmetics photographer. She is a big fan of hot dogs. #sfbTERI

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    1. Jeff Winett

      March 08, 2015 at 10:13 am

      It would be nice to know the size skillet you are recommending for this single serving recipe. This reads so tasty!

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        March 09, 2015 at 12:48 pm

        I used a 6 inch skillet for this recipe, but using an 8″ skillet should be just fine!

        Reply
    2. Emily van Kampen

      March 08, 2015 at 5:17 am

      I’m so happy someone finally posted a shakashuka recipe for one!I live alone and sometimes it is just hard to convert a recipe to a single portion. And shakashuka is just the best thing.

      Reply
    3. Susan Moller

      March 06, 2015 at 10:51 pm

      Am going to try this tonight, My taste buds are telling me that this will be very very good. Unfortunately you can’t get everything in Spain, where we live, as you would in America, so I may have to improvise.

      Reply
    4. Millie | Add A Little

      March 06, 2015 at 10:42 am

      So cute! I love the feta too!

      Reply
    5. Nancie (Painted Palate)

      March 06, 2015 at 6:30 am

      I just got a handy dandy new egg-poacher… so, will poach the eggs separately, spoon the Shakshuka into ramekins and top with eggs, feta and cilantro. This looks wonderful – I’ve not seen a Shakshuka recipe that calls for hominy or chickpeas, but I love the idea. A hit of additional fiber. Making this weekend for “Sunday Brek” at my house! Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Susan

      March 06, 2015 at 6:25 am

      Yum!

      Reply
    7. Medolark

      March 06, 2015 at 6:10 am

      This looks and sounds great but I’m a little confused. Are you cooking the eggs separately and then placing them on top or are you cooking the eggs in a ramekin of sauce?

      Reply
      • BL

        March 06, 2015 at 10:22 pm

        I think it means crack the eggs into ramekins so you can gently slide them onto the skillet without the yolks breaking, then cook in the skillet. Correct me if I’m wrong though!

        Reply

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