Healthy Shakshuka Eggs

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Avocado or olive oil (for sautéing)
• 0.5 Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 Yellow onion (diced)
• 2.5 Garlic cloves (minced; 2-3 cloves)
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Coriander
• 0.5 tsp Chili powder
• Oregano (pinch)
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup Tomatoes (mix of fresh and fire roasted canned)
• 2.5 Eggs (2-3 eggs)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)
• Mint (for garnish)
• Greek yogurt (optional topping)
• Chili oil or red pepper flakes (optional topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a skillet over medium heat and add avocado or olive oil.

2. 2

   Toss in the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper. Sauté until they are lightly cooked and starting to soften.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the cup of mixed tomatoes to the pan. If using whole canned or large fresh pieces, let them steam briefly, then mash them with a fork to create a chunky sauce.

5. 5

   Create 2-3 small divots in the tomato mixture using a spoon.

6. 6

   Crack the eggs into the divots. Reduce the heat to low.

7. 7

   Cover the pan and let the eggs steam on low heat until the whites are set but the yolks are still to your preferred level of doneness.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh parsley and mint. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt and chili oil if desired.

9. 9

   Serve immediately with warm pita, crusty bread, or a side salad.

Notes

Optional protein boosts: Add chicken sausage, ground turkey, white beans, or chickpeas when sautéing the vegetables. Suggested sides: Cucumber salad, roasted veggies, or warm pita.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• brunch
• healthy
• vegetarian
• one-pan
• shakshuka
• eggs
• low-carb