Stovetop Shakshuka
Elevate your breakfast game with this delicious, aromatic, and easy Shakshuka recipe that was made to impress! Enjoy it as a high-protein, diabetes-friendly breakfast or brunch.
Servings: 2
Calories: 465.4kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups tomato canned, crushed, no salt added
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 4 egg
Optional Garnish
- arugula
- feta cheese
- cilantro
- parsley
Notes
- Note that the optional garnish is not reflected in the nutrient analysis.
Instructions
- To a large skillet or saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes or until soft and fragrant.2 tbsp olive oil, 1 small onion, 1 red bell pepper
- Stir in garlic cumin, paprika, and chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp chili powder
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavours to combine together.2 cups tomato, ¼ tsp pepper, 1/8 tsp salt
- Using a ladle or large spoon create small wells in tomato mixture and crack eggs into each well.4 egg
- Cover the pan with a lid and let cook for about 6 minutes, or until egg whites are set. If you prefer egg yolks to be less runny, you can cook for a few minutes longer.
- Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle with your choice of toppings.arugula, feta cheese, cilantro
- You can enjoy the shakshuka on its own or enjoy it with a side of crusty bread for dipping.
Cooking Tips
- Creating Wells for Eggs: Make sure to space the wells evenly in the tomato mixture to ensure even cooking of the eggs.
- Simmering the Tomato Mixture: Allowing the tomato mixture to simmer helps deepen the flavors of the spices and creates a rich base for the eggs.
- Adjusting Spiciness: The level of heat can be adjusted by modifying the amount of chili powder or by adding fresh chilies for those who prefer a spicier dish.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Stovetop Shakshuka
Amount per Serving
Calories
465.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
24.5
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
5.2
g
33
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Cholesterol
327.4
mg
109
%
Sodium
349.9
mg
15
%
Potassium
980.1
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
45.8
g
15
%
Fiber
6.1
g
25
%
Sugar
25.8
g
29
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin C
113.8
mg
138
%
Vitamin D
1.8
µg
12
%
Calcium
120.5
mg
12
%
Iron
5.9
mg
33
%
Magnesium
66.6
mg
17
%
Zinc
2.2
mg
15
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.