5 from 28 votes
Green Shakshuka
Green Shakshuka features a medley of sautéed leafy greens and aromatic leeks gently cooked with garlic and olive oil, into which eggs are cracked and softly cooked. The flavors balance the slight bitterness of greens with tender eggs, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. This dish serves as a vibrant, nutrient-rich breakfast or brunch option.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
494 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 leek sliced
- 1 garlic sliced, clove
- 2 lbs greens spinach, fennel tops, dandelion, amaranth, sorrel, lamb's quarters
- 4 egg free-range, organic
- salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- chili flakes
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the greens in plenty of water. Place greens in a colander to drain. Trim the hard parts and roughly chop them.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid.Add the leeks and garlic saute over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the greens to the pan and continue sauteing for 8-10 minutes until they wilt and most of the liquids evaporate.
- With a wooden spoon, create four spaces among the greens.Carefully break the eggs and pour them into the wells.
- Close the lid, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are softly cooked.
- Serve two eggs and a generous scoop or two of greens in a pasta bowl or plate per person-season with sea salt and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
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Notes
- Use approximately 2 pounds of thoroughly washed and drained greens to ensure proper texture.
- Fresh seasonal greens like kale, spinach, or Swiss chard can be substituted according to availability.
- Washing greens thoroughly helps remove grit and ensures a clean final dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
494kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
327mg
(109%)
Sodium
261mg
(11%)
Potassium
1068mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
7112IU
(142%)
Vitamin C
116mg
(129%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 327mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1068mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 7112IU | 142% |
| Vitamin C | 116mg | 129% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.