Shakshuka with Whole Wheat Toast

Eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce is a vegetarian classic that tastes more impressive than it takes to make.

Per serving
$1.70
Serves
4
Time
25 min
Whole dinner
$6.80

Vegetarian Weeknight Under 30 min

Ingredients

Prices are from Sprouts the week of October 4, 2026. Sale prices change every week and differ by store.

Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in salsa, add cumin and paprika, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Make 8 small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well, then cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the whites are set but yolks remain runny.
  4. While eggs cook, toast the bread until golden brown.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper, then divide among four bowls and top with cilantro if using.
  6. Serve with toasted bread for dipping.

Why it’s cheap

2 of the 9 ingredients were on sale at Sprouts the week of October 4, 2026, led by sprouts organic pasture raised eggs at $9.99.

Penny Meals prices a dinner by the share of each package you actually cook, adds an estimated shelf price for anything that wasn’t on sale, and counts pantry staples like oil and salt as free. That came to $1.70 a serving, or $6.80 for 4 servings.

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