Shakshuka
Description
Shakshuka features a delicious blend of tomatoes, peppers, and onions with poached eggs, celebrated for its spicy, sweet, and savory notes. This dish not only bursts with flavor but also offers health benefits like aiding in weight control. Its versatile nature makes it perfect for any meal, whether breakfast or dinner.Ingredients
For Shakshuka
Instructions
Cooking Method
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Preheat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Ensure the oil is hot before adding other ingredients. -
Sauté the Vegetables
Add onion and bell pepper, sauté for about 5 minutes or until softened.
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. -
Add the Spices
Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika, and optional cayenne, cook for another minute.
The aroma should be quite noticeable. -
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the tomatoes with juices, break them apart with a spatula, simmer for 10 minutes.
Allow the sauce to thicken slightly. -
Poach the Eggs
Create small wells in the sauce with a spoon, crack the eggs into each well.
Cover the skillet and cook until eggs are done to your liking. -
Season and Garnish
Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Enjoy with crusty bread or pita.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11gg17%
- Saturated Fat 3gg15%
- Trans Fat 0gg
- Cholesterol 190mgmg64%
- Sodium 780mgmg33%
- Potassium 750mgmg22%
- Total Carbohydrate 24gg8%
- Dietary Fiber 6gg24%
- Sugars 9gg
- Protein 12gg24%
- Vitamin A 25% IU
- Vitamin C 80% mg
- Calcium 12% mg
- Iron 30% mg
- Vitamin D 6% IU
- Vitamin E 15% IU
- Vitamin K 50% mcg
- Thiamin 15% mg
- Riboflavin 20% mg
- Niacin 15% mg
- Vitamin B6 20% mg
- Folate 25% mcg
- Vitamin B12 8% mcg
- Biotin 0% mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0% mg
- Phosphorus 18% mg
- Iodine 0% mcg
- Magnesium 20% mg
- Zinc 10% mg
- Selenium 20% mcg
- Copper 15% mg
- Manganese 25% mg
- Chromium 0% mcg
- Molybdenum 0% mcg
- Chloride 0% mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Feel free to add your favorite spices or adjust the level of heat to suit your tastes. Serve with a side of bread for a complete meal.
Shakshuka, Middle Eastern, poached eggs, tomatoes, peppers, healthy
