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Shakshuka with Cannabis Herb Oil

Name: Shakshuka with Cannabis Herb Oil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cannabis-infused
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 1 onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp Aleppo pepper; 2 tbsp cannabis-infused herb oil; Crusty bread, feta, cilantro or parsley

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato-pepper sauce — a Middle Eastern breakfast icon. A finishing swirl of cannabis herb oil carries pinene's bright herbal clarity through the smoky cumin and paprika.

Total

35m

Servings

Default dose

5mg

Ingredients

6 eggs
1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Aleppo pepper
2 tbsp cannabis-infused herb oil
Crusty bread, feta, cilantro or parsley

How to make it

1
Sauté onion and peppers in olive oil until soft, about 8 minutes.
2
Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and Aleppo pepper. Cook 1 minute.
3
Pour in tomatoes. Simmer 10 minutes until thickened.
4
Make 6 wells. Crack an egg into each.
5
Cover and cook 5–7 minutes until whites set and yolks are still runny.
6
Drizzle cannabis herb oil, crumble feta, scatter herbs.
7
Serve from the skillet with crusty bread.

Cooking tips

Runny yolks are sacred. Pull early — carryover heat finishes the job.
Urfa biber or Marash pepper are wonderful Aleppo substitutes.
Add merguez sausage for a heartier version.

Dosing calculator

Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.

Per serving

5 mg

Total batch (4 servings)

20 mg

Standard. A gentle, comfortable lift for most adults.

Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.

Start Low, Go Slow

If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer

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Why this pairing works

Pinene — in your strain and on your plate

Pinene is the terpene of the forest. It famously sharpens focus and counteracts the foggy edges of THC, making pinene-forward strains a great match for herb-driven, woodland-style cooking.

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