Middle EasternEasy

Shakshuka (Eggs in Tomato Sauce)

Name: Shakshuka (Eggs in Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 Eggs; 1 can (400g) Crushed tomatoes; 1 Bell pepper, diced; 1 Onion, diced; 2 Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Feta cheese, crumbled

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

25 min

Servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Heat olive oil. Saute onion and bell pepper until soft (5 min).
2
Add garlic, cumin, and paprika. Cook 1 min until fragrant.
3
Pour in crushed tomatoes, season with salt. Simmer 10 min until thickened.
4
Make 4 wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well.
5
Cover and cook 5-7 min until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny. Top with feta.

*Pro Tips

1
A lid is essential for cooking the egg tops
2
Serve with whole grain bread to dip in the sauce and runny yolks

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Tomato-based with eggs for protein. No starchy ingredients. The fiber from vegetables and the protein from eggs keep blood sugar stable.

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