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Shakshuka with Spinach

This is my version of the classic Shakshuka recipe of eggs poached directly in a spicy tomato sauce that is well seasoned with onions and bell peppers, garlic, cumin, and paprika. Popular throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East, this recipe is a one-pot, 30-minute, vegetarian-friendly crowd pleaser. My Shakshuka with Spinach recipe is perfect breakfast, lunch or dinner. I cook mine on the stovetop, start to finish, a tightly fitting lid will gently steam the eggs from the top while the sauce poaches them from beneath. Sprinkled with chopped cilantro or parsley at the finish, with a little feta cheese and my Homemade Pita Bread, this Shakshuka with Spinach recipe is definitely my favorite egg dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
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Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Eggs, Shakshuka
Servings: 4
Calories: 227kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Cup Red Onion
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Crushed and chopped
  • 2 Bell Peppers Red and Yellow, thinly sliced
  • 3 Cups Tomatoes Diced
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Paprika
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 Cups Fresh Spinach Chopped
  • 6-8 Eggs

Garnish

  • Chopped Parsley or Cilantro
  • Warm Pita Bread

Instructions

  • Heat a heavy-bottomed non-stick skillet with a lid over medium-high heat
  • Add olive oil and onions, sauté until softened, but not brown
  • Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute
  • Add tomatoes, water, and seasonings, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, cover for 10 minutes
  • Add spinach, cover for 5 minutes
  • Stir in the wilted spinach, with the back of a ladle, make little ‘wells’ for the eggs to sit-in
  • Gently crack the eggs into each well, cover and cook on low heat for approximately 8-10 minutes
  • Garnish with either cilantro or parsley and serve with warm pita bread
Nutrition Facts
Shakshuka with Spinach
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 246mg82%
Sodium 715mg31%
Potassium 740mg21%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 6284IU126%
Vitamin C 104mg126%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.