5.0 from 9 votes
Green shakshuka and the ultimate Israeli breakfast
A different take on traditional Middle Eastern shakshuka, this salty and savoury green shakshuka is a perfect way to celebrate greens. It's also the star of the ultimate Israeli breakfast!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 218 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern , Israeli
Ingredients
- 1 onion or bunch of leeks sliced into half-moons
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 6 cups mixed greens and fresh herbs chopped into thin strips - kale, Swiss chard, Collard greens, spinach, beet greens, cilantro, dill, oregano
- ½ fresh jalapeno seeded and chopped, or 1-2 teaspoons of chilli flakes
- 100 ml yogurt or sour cream
- a pinch of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pepper
- 6 eggs
- 100 grams feta or fresh goat cheese
Instructions
- Saute onions until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, cook an additional minute. Add chopped greens and cook until leaves are wilted, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add jalapeno or chilli flakes, cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Add yogurt, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Create 6 nests, and break the eggs in them, stirring the egg whites completely into the green mixture. Cook for an additional five minutes, or until eggs are done to your liking.
- Top with fresh feta or goat cheese (or both), and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
271mg
(90%)
Sodium
1011mg
(42%)
Potassium
491mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5467IU
(109%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
266mg
(27%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 271mg | 90% |
| Sodium | 1011mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5467IU | 109% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 266mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.