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 .

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Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Recipe Summary

active:
30 mins
total:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

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.

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  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 cup
Per Serving:
303 calories; protein 15g; carbohydrates 33g; dietary fiber 6g; sugars 11g; fat 13g; saturated fat 3g; cholesterol 189mg; sodium 410mg.
Exchanges:

2 1/2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 lean protein, 1 starch
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