Eggs in Purgatory Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5 people
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Calories
209 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Brunch
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Cuisine
American
Eggs in Purgatory Recipe
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Shakshuka, aka Eggs in Purgatory, is a rich, savory, and delicious breakfast or brunch dish! Perfectly-cooked eggs swim in a spiced tomato sauce with garlic, cumin, and chili flakes.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 24 ounces whole peeled tomatoes 2 cans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ⅛ stick
- 5 large eggs
- ⅓ cup goat cheese optional, for topping
- ¼ cup cilantro optional, for topping
- 4 slices Toasted Bread optional, for serving
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Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 6 minutes, until golden brown.
- Add the whole peeled tomatoes and smash them lightly with a wooden spoon.
- Add the whole cherry tomatoes.
- Add the cumin, cinnamon stick, chili flakes, and water.
- Let everything simmer for 8-9 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the butter and let it melt.
- Use a wooden spoon to create 5 divots into the sauce for the eggs.
- Add each egg into a divot and let them cook for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle goat cheese over the top, if desired.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve with some bread on the side and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Eggs in Purgatory are best enjoyed right away, but you can refrigerate extra tomato sauce for up to 3 days. To Reheat, rewarm the sauce and serve it with a freshly cooked egg.
- Use a wooden spoon to make 5 holes for the eggs.
- Best served immediately with crusty bread.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
192mg
(64%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Potassium
442mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
769IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 192mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 442mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 769IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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