Shakshuka

Breakfast

Shakshuka

280kcal
16gprotein
5 minprep
20 mincook
2servings
Easy

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. A bold, flavourful breakfast that is low in calories and high in protein.

VegetarianLow Carb

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a wide frying pan. Add onion and pepper, cook for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and spices, cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still runny.

  6. 6

    Scatter with parsley and serve with wholegrain bread.

Tip: Add crumbled feta on top for extra flavour and around 75 more calories.

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