Shakshuka (North African Poached Eggs) - Capital Area Food Bank
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Servings: 5

Diet: Vegetarian & Gluten-Free

Per Serving: 150 Calories | 12g Carbs | 6g Sugar | 4g Fiber | 8g Fat (2g Sat Fat) | 8g Protein | 330mg Sodium

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added, drained
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 eggs

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and peppers cook until soft, about 5-10 minutes. And garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  2. Add the tomatoes and spices and bring to a simmer for 5-10 minutes or until a thick sauce forms.
  3.  Using the back of a spoon, form 5 wells in the sauce. Break eggs directly into the wells, cover and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking. Serve warm.

Try this! Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve with pita bread or over brown rice.

Shopping Tip: Choose no salt added canned tomatoes to lower sodium content.

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