Green Shakshuka
User Reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
Green Shakshuka
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Ingredients
- 3 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 pound baby spinach
- 1 shallot (or scallions), minced
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
- 5 large eggs
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco, divided
- ½ avocado, thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- micro cilantro or more cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add spinach and sauté until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer to a colander and drain excess water by pressing into the spinach with the back of a wooden spoon (squeezing out with your hands if needed). Set aside.
- Place skillet back over heat and add 1 ½ tablespoons oil. Add shallots and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cumin and coriander, continue to sauté for 1 to 2 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
- Add spinach back to skillet and lightly season with salt and pepper Sauté for 1 minute. Stir in cilantro.
- Transfer half of the mixture to a food processor and puree with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, until mixture is smooth. Pour puree back into the skillet and stir to combine. Spread mixture into an even layer and create 5 wells in the spinach mixture.
- Carefully crack an egg into each well and cook mixture for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour water around the edge of the skillet and cover for about 2 minutes, allowing the mixture to steam and the egg whites to set.
- Remove lid and sprinkle with half of cheese. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Remove shakshuka from stove and lightly season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Finish with sliced avocado and more cilantro.
- Serve immediately with toasted baguette or pita.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
231mg
(10%)
Potassium
711mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
8936IU
(179%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
196mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 711mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 8936IU | 179% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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