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Shakshuka
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Shakshuka

Eggs gently poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce.

10 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
2
Serves
320
kcal
Medium

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 can (400 g) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Pinch of chilli flakes
  • Fresh parsley

Nutrition per serving

18g
Protein
20g
Carbs
18g
Fat
6g
Fibre

Nutrition values are approximate estimates.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pan and cook onion and pepper for 6 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add garlic, cumin, paprika and chilli; cook 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Pour in tomatoes, season and simmer 8–10 minutes until thick.

  4. 4

    Make 4 wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook 5–7 minutes until whites are set.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle with parsley and serve with whole-grain bread.

Health tip

Cooked tomatoes are a great source of lycopene, an antioxidant linked to heart health.