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Shakshuka

Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a delicious traditional meal of poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce, ideal for breakfast or as a main dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Meal
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 146 kcal

Equipment

  • Stainless Steel Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 6 large eggs
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 small bunch fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add garlic and spices and cook an additional minute.
  • Pour the can of tomatoes and juice into the pan and break down the tomatoes using a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a simmer.
  • Use your large spoon to make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well. Cook the eggs for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking. You can also cover the pan with a lid to expedite the eggs cooking.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and parsley before serving.

Notes

If you're not dairy-free, crumbled feta or goat cheese on top is delicious addition. Traditionally it's also served with pita, but I love to serve it with slices of avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1371IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
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