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Eggs in Purgatory Recipe
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Eggs in Purgatory Recipe

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Main Course, Lunch, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 ounces whole peeled tomatoes 2 cans
  • 1 cup cherry tomato
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter ⅛ stick, unsalted
  • 5 large egg
  • ⅓ cup goat cheese optional, for topping
  • ¼ cup cilantro optional, for topping
  • 4 lices bread optional, for serving, toasted

Instructions

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  1. In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 6 minutes, until golden brown.
  3. Add the whole peeled tomatoes and smash them lightly with a wooden spoon.
  4. Add the whole cherry tomatoes.
  5. Add the cumin, cinnamon stick, chili flakes, and water.
  6. Let everything simmer for 8-9 minutes on medium heat.
  7. Add the butter and let it melt.
  8. Use a wooden spoon to create 5 divots into the sauce for the eggs.
  9. Add each egg into a divot and let them cook for 10 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle goat cheese over the top, if desired.
  11. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  12. Garnish with cilantro.
  13. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% 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.