Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Egg Recipes Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce) 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews 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 . By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 23, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging High Fiber Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 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. 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. Top with yogurt and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita bread. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 303 Calories 13g Fat 33g Carbs 15g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved