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Shakshuka

From the video “Shakshuka Recipe (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Pepper Sauce) | Food Wishes” by Food Wishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Wishes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~5 min
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Serves
~3
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Cost
~$3.47*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$15.53* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
18

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain dairy, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$10.41*for the batch in the video
~$3.47*per serving

You save about ~$15.53* per serving (82% less*) than ordering it out — ~$46.59* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

9 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs · not priced: red jimmy nardello pepper

* Estimate, not a quote: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate at ~$19, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 52% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving467 kcal · 23% of 2,000
Fat32 g41%
Saturated fat9.4 g47%
Sodium780 mg34%
Carbohydrate29 g11%
Fiber6.8 g24%
Total sugars13 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein21 g43%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−14 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 13 of 14 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: average of rules (1: 250 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (4)). Typical amounts assumed for olive oil, mushrooms, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, crushed tomatoes and 3 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, sweet red bell pepper, black pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: red Jimmy Nardello pepper. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • spatula
  • spoon
  • ramekin
  • sheet pan

What the video didn’t say

  • exact ingredient amounts for olive oil, mushrooms, salt, bell pepper, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, crushed tomatoes, water, feta cheese, and parsley
  • exact cooking times and heat levels
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Food Wishes’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Shakshuka

What makes Food Wishes's Shakshuka recipe and technique special?

Food Wishes's take on Shakshuka focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mediterranean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Cover and simmer gently; high heat overcooks eggs before sauce thickens. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Shakshuka at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Shakshuka recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Shakshuka ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Shakshuka can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Wishes's Shakshuka?

This recipe utilizes approximately 18 ingredients across 11 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Shakshuka?

The official cooking video by Food Wishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.