Shakshuka with Sucuk (Turkish Sausage)
A hearty and flavorful Turkish dish made with vegetables, sucuk, and spices, perfect for breakfast or lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sucuk Turkish sausage, sliced or diced
- 2 medium eggplants diced into small cubes
- 2 green peppers chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 ripe tomatoes chopped or grated
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the eggplants in salted water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the eggplants and cook until tender, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the green and red peppers for a few minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the sucuk slices and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking until the tomatoes soften and the sauce thickens.
- Return the eggplants to the skillet, mix everything well, and cook for a few more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve hot.
NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)
Calories: 320 kcal
Fat: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Protein: 12 g