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Shaq-shuka (poached eggs in tomato sauce with spices)

Yields6 Servings

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.

 2 tbsp Olive Oil
 1 Medium Onion Diced
 1 Red Bell Pepper seeded and diced
 4 Garlic Cloves finely chopped
 2 tsp Paprika
 1 tsp Cumim
 ¼ tsp Chili Powder
 1 28 Ounce Can of Whole Peeled Tomotoes
 6 Large Eggs
 Salt and Pepper to taste
 1 Small Bunch of Fresh Cilantro chopped
 1 Small Bunch of Fresh Parsley chopped
1

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.
2

Add garlic and spices and cook for an additional minute.
3

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.

4

Use your large spoon to create small wells in the sauce, then crack the eggs into each well. Cook the eggs for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking. You can also cover the pan with a lid to expedite the cooking of the eggs.
5

Garnish with chopped cilantro and parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g12%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 164mg55%
Sodium 256mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 40mg45%
Calcium 80mg7%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 409mg9%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.