A vibrant, hue of red sauce sprinkled with glossy blueberries and speckled with white crumbs of feta cheese. Two glistening yolks sunken in this colorful backdrop. The array of toasted pita chips on the side have a warm golden brown texture and sprinkled with specks of green and red spices. The whole dish is garnished with fresh green cilantro leaves that brighten up the plate.

Blueberry Shakshuka with Spiced Pita Chips

Name: Blueberry Shakshuka with Spiced Pita Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: fresh blueberries, 1 cup fresh; free-range eggs, 4 None; feta cheese, 1/2 cup crumbled; whole wheat pita bread, 2 sliced into triangles; large onion, 1 finely chopped; garlic, 2 cloves minced; canned tomatoes, 1 can crushed; Middle Eastern spice blend (ras el hanout), 1 tablespoon None; cilantro, A handful finely chopped; olive oil, 2 tablespoon None; salt and pepper, To Taste None

Category Brunch

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Middle Eastern

Technique Sauteing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: August 09, 2025

Luscious, fragrant, and vibrantly colorful, this brunch dish is a twist on traditional Middle Eastern flavors paired deliciously with the sweet tanginess of fresh blueberries. The star ingredients in the recipe are free-range eggs, tangy feta cheese, hearty whole wheat pita bread, sweet ripe blueberries, and a blend of Middle Eastern spices.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh blueberries - 1 cup - fresh
Free-range eggs - 4
Feta cheese - 1/2 cup - crumbled
Whole wheat pita bread - 2 - sliced into triangles
Large onion - 1 - finely chopped
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Canned tomatoes - 1 can - crushed
Middle eastern spice blend (ras el hanout) - 1 tablespoon
Cilantro - A handful - finely chopped
Olive oil - 2 tablespoon
Salt and pepper - To Taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥⏲️

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 - 🍳🧅🧄

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until soft and slightly browned.
Step 3 - 🍅💙🌶️

Add the tomatoes, half of the blueberries, spice blend, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until it becomes a thick sauce.
Step 4 - 🥚🫐🧀

Make 4 wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each. Sprinkle with feta and remaining blueberries.
Step 5 - 🍳🔥⏲️

Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your liking.
Step 6 - 🌾🔥🍞

Meanwhile, toss the pita triangles in remaining oil and spice blend. Toast in the oven until crispy.
Step 7 - 🥘🌿🍴

Serve the shakshuka hot, garnished with cilantro, and with spiced pita chips on the side.

Additional

This shakshuka can be easily customized to suit your preference. You could add other berries for a more complex flavor, or spinach for a green touch. Kids can help with washing the blueberries and garnishing the finished dish! Not only is this recipe rich in proteins and fiber, but it also provides a unique culinary experience with a balance of sweet and savory flavors, sure to impress!