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Best Ever Healthy Shakshuka
Best ever healthy shakshuka for a nourishing, quick, and easy meal. Ready in 20 minutes, this flavorful Middle Eastern dish is protein packed and made with tomatoes, zucchini, soft poached eggs, crumbled feta and fresh herbs. Serve it with a warm pita or toasted bread for an easy breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek , International
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small zucchini quartered into small pieces
- 3 medium garlic cloves thinly sliced or chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh spinach roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 large eggs
- ⅓ cup crumbled Feta cheese
Instructions
- In a deep non-stick saute pan, heat olive oil to medium heat. Add in diced onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Add in the sliced garlic clove, cumin, paprika, ground ginger, and optional chili flakes. Cook for an additional minute.
- Add in crushed tomatoes, spinach, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, stir and bring the sauce to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Using a large spoon to make 6 small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each. Cover the pan and cook for 5 - 8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking.
- Garnish with crumbled feta, extra cilantro, and serve with warm pita or toasted bread.
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Notes
- * Use a non-stick pan or stainless steel pan.
- TO STORE: divide into separate airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 - 4 days.
- TO REHEAT: reheat on stovetop in small saute pan or place a damp paper towel on top and microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
336mg
(112%)
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
365mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1756IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 336mg | 112% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1756IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.