Healthy Shakshuka Recipe

9g protein · 30 min · 193 kcal

Healthy Shakshuka Recipe

Shakshuka is a hearty skillet meal made of open-faced eggs cooked in a thick, savory tomato-pepper sauce. It is simple, delicious, and easy to prepare.

30 min6 servings193 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 green peppers (chopped)
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned))
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (or cilantro [chopped])

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion and cook until the onion becomes translucent – about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the minced garlic, paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes and cook for another 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until it starts to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Make six wells in the sauce (one at a time) using a spoon and crack the eggs inside each well.

  5. 5

    Cover and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until the yolks are set to your taste.

  6. 6

    Garnish with parsley or cilantro. Enjoy!

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