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Jazmaz ~ Syrian Shakshuka

Jazmaz, a tradtional Syrian entree made of eggs poached in a chile-tomato sauce, is comfort food at its finest. Made with ingredients that you probably have—eggs, a couple of tomatoes, a handful of spices, and some black olives—we love this any time of day.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Syrian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium (6 oz) onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 hot chile pepper such as jalapeño or serrano, halved lengthwise
  • 3 medium (12 oz) tomatoes diced, juices reserved
  • 1 teaspoon paprika not smoked
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley coarsely chopped
  • 1 handful black olives pitted and sliced

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook it with the onion for 2 minutes more, stirring so that the garlic doesn't burn.
  2. Stir in the chile, diced tomatoes and their juices, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce until it thickens and reduces a bit, about 7 minutes.☞ TESTER TIP: If your tomatoes were not particularly juicy and the sauce seems a bit dry, pour in up to 1/4 cup of water.
  3. With a spoon, make four little wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each so that the sauce surrounds each one. Cover and cook to your desired doneness, about 6 minutes for soft eggs with runny yolks.
  4. Serve in the skillet, garnished with chopped parsley and sliced olives. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This is delicious eaten with warm bread.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 156mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 156mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.