Mediterranean Shakshuka(Poached Eggs)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow or red onion, chopped
  • 1 large red or orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 4 cups of chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

  1. Heat olive oil in 12 inch saute pan. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute 3 min. Add the garlic, coriander, paprika and cumin and saute another 2-3 min. or until vegetables have softened. Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir to combine. Cover and let simmer 15 minutes. Uncover and cook 5-7 min. longer to allow the mixture to reduce and thicken. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Using a wooden spoon, make 6 indentations or wells in the tomato mixture. Gently crack an egg into each indention. Reduce the heat, cover the pan and cook on low until the egg whites are set, 5-7 min. Uncover and sprinkle on the fresh parsley. Serve warm. Serving suggestion: Great served with toast and a sprinkle of pecorino or feta cheese.

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Poultry
  • Vegetable
  • Gluten Free
  • Quick and Easy
  • GI
  • MHealthy

Nutrition Information

Serving Size
3/4 cup
Serves
6
Calories
193.00
Total Fat (g)
10.00
Saturated Fat (g)
2.30
Sodium (mg)
26.80
Total Carbohydrates (g)
16.70
Dietary Fiber (g)
4.60
Protein (g)
9.90