Shakshuka with Roasted Tomatoes (Eggs Poached in Roasted Tomato Sauce)

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Popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa, shakshuka is a healthy skillet recipe featuring eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. To make this variation, we roast the tomatoes and onion with garlic and herbs to intensify their flavors. Serve with warm crusty bread and hot sauce.

Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, divided

  • 3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 2 large green chiles, such as Anaheim, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • cup chopped fresh basil

  • 4 large eggs

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • Hot sauce for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.

  2. Slice 2 garlic cloves. Toss with tomatoes, onion, 3 tablespoons oil, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow roasting pan. Roast until the tomatoes are shriveled and browned, about 45 minutes.

  3. Chop the remaining garlic clove. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chiles; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add cumin and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato mixture, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and basil. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are mostly broken down, 6 to 8 minutes.

  4. Make 4 deep indentations in the sauce with the back of a spoon and carefully crack an egg into each. Sprinkle the eggs with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low until the whites are set, 6 to 8 minutes.

  5. Remove from heat, sprinkle with feta and let stand, covered, for 2 minutes. (The eggs will continue to cook a bit as they stand.) Garnish with parsley and serve with hot sauce, if desired.

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Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate tomato sauce for up to 4 days.

Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2016

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

330 Calories
24g Fat
19g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 egg & 1 cup sauce
Calories 330
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 13g 26%
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 203mg 68%
Vitamin A 3542IU 71%
Vitamin C 103mg 114%
Folate 92mcg 23%
Sodium 700mg 30%
Calcium 180mg 14%
Iron 3mg 14%
Magnesium 56mg 13%
Potassium 965mg 21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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