Best 4 Healthy Shakshuka Recipes

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Shakshuka is a flavorful and versatile dish with origins in North Africa and the Middle East. Typically featuring eggs poached in a flavorful tomato sauce, it can be easily adapted to suit a variety of dietary needs and preferences. Whether you're seeking a hearty vegetarian option, a dish packed with colorful vegetables, or a spicy and aromatic creation, there's a healthy shakshuka recipe out there to tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SHAKSHUKA RECIPE (EASY & TRADITIONAL)



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Shakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern meal of poached eggs in a simmering tomato sauce with spices. It's easy, healthy and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Watch the video above to see how quickly it comes together!

Provided by Lisa Bryan

Categories     Breakfast     Main Meal

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion (diced)
1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
6 large eggs
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 small bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 small bunch fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add garlic and spices and cook an additional minute.
  • Pour the can of tomatoes and juice into the pan and break down the tomatoes using a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a simmer.
  • Use your large spoon to make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well. Cover the pan and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Sodium 256 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEALTHY SHAKSHUKA



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Start the day on a lighter note with this satisfying shakshuka, a wonderful pan full of tomatoes, pepper, spinach and eggs. It packs in four of your 5-a-day

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp cold pressed rapeseed oil
1 red onion , cut into thin wedges
1 red pepper , finely sliced
1 yellow pepper , finely sliced
3 large garlic cloves , crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds , crushed
1 heaped tsp sweet smoked paprika
400g can cherry tomatoes
115g baby spinach
4 medium eggs
½ small bunch coriander , roughly chopped
½ small bunch dill , roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan. Add the onion and peppers and fry over a medium heat for 8-10 mins until the veg is beginning to soften. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander and paprika and fry for 1 min more. Tip in the tomatoes, spinach and 100ml water and bubble until the spinach has wilted, then lower to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 10 mins. Season to taste.
  • Make four indentations in the tomato mixture and gently crack an egg into each one. Cover with a lid or foil and cook over a gentle heat for 8-10 mins, or until the eggs are just set. Uncover, scatter with the fresh herbs and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

SHAKSHUKA



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Shakshuka has risen in popularity around the world, and with good reason. Originally from North Africa and the Middle East, this flavorful dish of eggs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce is tasty, healthy and a breeze to make. It's a terrific one-skillet meal you can serve right from the pan and it lends itself to variation. Try this international superstar for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 small bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems separated, chopped
2 small cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Pinch red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 15-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
4 large eggs
Warm pita bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the cilantro stems, garlic, cumin, paprika and red pepper flakes; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is softened and the vegetables are coated with the spices, about 1 minute.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Stir the tomatoes with their juices into the skillet. Reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens slightly, about 20 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Use the back of a spoon to make 4 wells in the sauce, 1 to 2 inches apart. Crack an egg into each well. Run the edge of a rubber spatula through the egg whites to break them slightly, being careful not to break the yolks (this allows the egg whites to cook faster). Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the egg whites are just set, 15 to 18 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top with the cilantro leaves. Serve with pita bread.

EASY SHAKSHUKA



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This is a slightly modified version of a popular Middle Eastern breakfast dish. I love this recipe because it is easy, healthy, and satisfying. You can also make this with fresh tomato and jalapeno, but I like to use the canned version so I can make it whenever I want with ingredients from my pantry.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled plum tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
2 slices pickled jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
4 eggs
4 (6 inch) pita bread

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, paprika and jalapenos; stir, using the back of a spoon to break up the tomatoes. Simmer for about 25 minutes.
  • Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slip the egg into the tomato sauce. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Cook the eggs until the whites are firm and the yolks have thickened but are not hard, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. If the tomato sauce gets dry, add a few tablespoons of water. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon, place onto a warm plate, and serve with the tomato sauce and pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 654.2 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes, but be sure to drain them well.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to your shakshuka, such as onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach. This will make it more nutritious and flavorful.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will help to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Season your shakshuka with a variety of spices, such as cumin, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper. This will give it a delicious, Middle Eastern flavor.
  • Serve your shakshuka with pita bread, tortillas, or rice. You can also top it with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Shakshuka is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it is also a very affordable meal. Whether you are looking for a traditional Israeli dish or a new and exciting way to cook eggs, shakshuka is a great option.

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