Description
Green Shakshuka is a vibrant and flavorful twist on a classic breakfast dish, featuring poached eggs nestled in a zesty green sauce made from fresh spinach, herbs, and tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a stunning meal perfect for brunch or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ground cumin; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes; cook until bubbling. Add spinach and stir until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Create small wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 6-8 minutes until egg whites are firm but yolks remain runny.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with feta cheese if desired, and serve immediately with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg