Shakshuka

Shakshuka
Prep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsDifficultyIntermediateYields2 ServingsCategory
 1 white onion, sliced
 2 bell peppers, sliced
 2 14 oz. (400g) cans chopped tomatoes
 4 eggs
 ¼ cup (15g) parsley leaves, chopped
 1 tbsp olive oil
 Salt and pepper to taste
1

Heat the oil a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers, stirring constantly, and cook, for 5 minutes or until the onion and pepper have softened.

2

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring for a further 5 minutes.

3

Use a spoon to make 4 large holes in the tomato mixture, then crack an egg into each hole. Reduce the heat to low, and partially cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your liking. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size


Amount per serving
Calories308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g38%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
Dietary Fiber 16g58%

* 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.

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