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green shakshuka recipe video

Green Shakshuka | Video

A spin on classic shakshuka featuring poached eggs on a bed of spiced sauteed greens
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

Green sauce:

  • ¾ cup chopped spinach leaves baby spinach or English spinach
  • 1 green chili chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ¼ cup chopped coriander cilantro leaves
  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
  • ¼ cup water

Shakshuka:

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 cup sliced onions
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander coriander powder
  • 3 cups chopped spinach baby or English
  • 2 cups chopped silverbeet or Swiss chard I used silverbeet
  • 4 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings: (optional)

  • Sliced avocado
  • Lime wedges
  • Crumbled feta / goat’s cheese
  • Coriander cilantro leaves

To serve:

  • Flatbread or crusty bread

Instructions

Green sauce:

  • To make green sauce, place spinach, green chili, paprika,
    cayenne pepper (if using), coriander (cilantro) leaves, parsley and water in a food processor.
  • Process to a smooth paste. Set aside.

Shakshuka:

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add
    cumin seeds. Fry, stirring, for few seconds.
  • Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent.
  • Add spinach and silver beet. Add ground coriander. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until wilted.
  • Add green sauce. Stir to combine. Simmer for 1 minute.
  • Make 4 large indents in the green mixture using a spoon. Crack an egg into each indent.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
  • Top with your favorite toppings and serve with flatbread or
    crusty bread.

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Notes

    1. Substitute onions with leeks if you like
    2. Add your favorite greens to this recipe like zucchini, spring
      onions (scallions), brussel sprouts etc
    3. Mint leaves also make a great topping to this healthy
      breakfast dish

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 676mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g