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Spicy Eggplant Shakshuka Recipe (VIDEO)
This Eggplant Shakshuka is loaded with zucchini, hearty eggplant and bell peppers in a spicy tomato-based sauce, crowned with egg and fresh spinach. Serve with soft French bread or a baguette.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings as a main course
Calories:
198 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
Israeli
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 zucchini diced into 1/2" cubes (1 1/2 cups, medium
- 1/2 eggplant diced into 1/2" cubes (4 cups, large
- 1 yellow onion finely diced, medium
- 1/2 bell pepper red, yellow or orange, seeded and diced into 1/2" cubes
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 garlic pressed, large cloves
- 2 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper divided
- 6 egg large
- 1 cup spinach fresh baby leaves
Instructions
- In a large, deep (preferably cast iron) pan, add 4 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add diced zucchini, eggplant, onion and bell pepper. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté stirring occasionally 10 min or until vegetables are soft.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Add 2 pressed garlic cloves, 2 tsp TABASCO® Sauce. Taste sauce and add another splash of TABASCO® Sauce if you prefer a little more heat. Bring to low boil and continue cooking 2 min. Crack an egg into a ramekin and drop it around the edge of the pan, repeating with remaining 5 to 8 eggs. Season eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
- Arrange spinach around the eggs, pushing it slightly into sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat for 6-8 min or until whites are fully set and yolks reach desired doneness. Note: Eggs will continue cooking if you leave the lid on even after heat is off.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbs
11g
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
802mg
(33%)
Potassium
579mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1335IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
32.6mg
(36%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings as a main course
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 11g | |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 802mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1335IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 32.6mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.