Spinach Shakshuka

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    3 servings

  • Calories

    287 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Brunch

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Spinach Shakshuka

This spinach shakshuka is a modern twist on classic shakshuka - base of hearty greens with perfectly poached eggs. It's ready in 45 minutes and perfect for a power breakfast!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 oz Brussels sprouts trimmed, shaved or thinly sliced
  • 2 shallots medium
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tomatillos chopped
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 8 oz baby spinach packed
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes substitute Aleppo pepper if you have some!
  • 5 eggs large
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbled, substitute goat cheese
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Instructions

  1. Heat a medium skillet and add olive oil to it. Sauté the Brussels sprouts in the skillet until they reach a golden brown color (roughly 8 to 10 minutes)
  2. Now, add finely diced shallots and minced garlic and give it a good mix, taking care not to burn them. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
  3. Add chopped tomatillos to the skillet to deglaze it, and allow to cook through for about 2-3 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of salt at this stage and give it a good mix
  4. Add baby spinach to the skillet and stir well to combine with other ingredients. Cook down for about 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts. Add the rest of the salt, cumin, coriander and red pepper flakes along with 1-2 tablespoons of water at this stage to create steam and mix well.
  5. Create six small indents in the base with the back of a spoon. Crack an egg into each indent, taking care not to break the yolk. Cook the eggs on low-medium heat for about 8-10 minutes to set the whites. Shakshuka is typically served with runny yolks, but you can cook the eggs to your liking if you prefer them a different way. Note: If you want to cook the shakshuka faster, cover the skillet with a lid to create steam.
  6. Garnish with some sliced avocados, crumbled feta cheese, and a few sprigs of fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve hot with flatbread of choice!

Notes

  • You can use a wide variety of other greens in this dish - kale, collard greens, zucchini, finely chopped broccoli - all fair game! 
  • I suggest not using cast iron skillets for shakshuka (though it looks very Instagram worthy!) - cast iron (especially the ones that are not enameled) can be impacted by the acid from the tomatillos (or tomatoes in the case of regular shakshuka). Stainless skillets work best, I've found (though you can use enameled cast iron!) 
  • To mix up the spices, you can also add Aleppo pepper (which is quite spicy!) or other warm spices of your choice. To lighten it up a bit, you can serve this with some fresh yogurt or a raita!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 283mg (94%) Sodium 1824mg (76%) Potassium 717mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3066IU (61%) Vitamin C 79mg (88%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 283mg 94%
Sodium 1824mg 76%
Potassium 717mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3066IU 61%
Vitamin C 79mg 88%
Calcium 157mg 16%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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