Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

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Shakshuka is a veggie-packed meal featuring eggs cooked in a mixture of tomatoes, onions, peppers and spices. It's often served for breakfast or lunch in North Africa and the Middle East .

Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cups chopped red sweet peppers

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper

  • 3 cups chopped tomatoes

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 4 eggs

  • ½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt

  • Snipped fresh parsley

  • 2 whole-wheat pita bread rounds, halved crosswise and warmed

Directions

  1. In a 10-inch skillet heat oil over medium. Add the next five ingredients (through crushed red pepper). Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, cumin and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down.

  2. Make four indentations in tomato mixture. Break an egg into a custard cup or small bowl and slip into an indentation. Repeat with remaining three eggs. Simmer, covered, 4 to 6 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.

  3. Top with yogurt and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita bread.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303 Calories
13g Fat
33g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 303
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 15g 30%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 189mg 63%
Sodium 410mg 18%

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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