Gluten-Free Shakshuka Side Sauce

This vibrant shakshuka-inspired sauce bursts with the rich flavors of ripe tomatoes and aromatic spices, offering a delightful, slightly chunky texture. It's a versatile accompaniment that adds a warm, savory depth to any meal, perfect for dipping or as a base.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Total: 25 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This medium salads and sides recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (15 min prep, 10 min cook). It uses 10 ingredients — including extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 24, 2026. Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Shakshuka Side Sauce: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, when selecting ingredients, especially spices and canned goods, always check for a gluten-free label to prevent accidental exposure to gluten. Be mindful of shared preparation surfaces and utensils if you have celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Shakshuka Side Sauce: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole food ingredients. Always ensure any packaged ingredients, like crushed tomatoes, are gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.

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Instructions

1 Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes.
2 Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
3 Pour in the can of crushed tomatoes, add the salt and black pepper, and stir everything to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
4 Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5 Taste the shakshuka side sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition (per serving)

263

Calories

Protein

27g

Carbs

11g

Fat

Fiber

321mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

If the sauce is still thin after 10 minutes, simmer it uncovered for a few more minutes to thicken.
Cook the cumin and smoked paprika in the oil for a full minute, as step 2 says, to bring out their flavor.
To turn it into shakshuka, make wells in the sauce, crack in eggs, cover and cook until the whites set.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Shakshuka Side Sauce?

Check extra virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced before they go into Gluten-Free Shakshuka Side Sauce. When selecting ingredients, especially spices and canned goods, always check for a gluten-free label to prevent accidental exposure to gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

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