Name: Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped red sweet peppers; 0.5 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; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs; 0.5 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt; Snipped fresh parsley; 2 whole-wheat pita bread rounds, halved crosswise and warmed

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 .

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 23, 2022

Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Healthy Aging High Fiber Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303	Calories
13g	Fat
33g	Carbs
15g	Protein

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.