Heart-Healthy Shakshuka
Transform your brunch routine with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Shakshuka recipe, a delightful twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish. Packed with antioxidant-rich vegetables like red bell peppers, spinach, and tomatoes, this flavor-forward one-pan meal is seasoned with warm spices like paprika, cumin, and a hint of cayenne for a perfect balance of taste and wellness. Topped with protein-rich eggs gently poached in the aromatic sauce, this dish is both satisfying and heart-friendly. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, creamy slices of avocado, and served alongside warm whole-grain pita bread, it’s a wholesome yet indulgent feast that’s ready in under an hour. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner, this shakshuka is a must-try when you’re craving delicious food that supports a healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium Red bell peppers, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes, no-salt-added
- 2 cups Fresh spinach, chopped
- 6 large Eggs
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium Avocado, sliced
- 4 pieces Whole-grain pita bread, warmed
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and diced red bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 7-8 minutes, or until the onions become soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the mixture is fragrant.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes into the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the fresh spinach and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Using the back of a spoon, make small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.
Cover the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking.
Season the shakshuka with salt and black pepper.
Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top before serving.
Serve the shakshuka hot, accompanied by sliced avocado and warm whole-grain pita bread for scooping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 3015 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.9 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.4 g | 191% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.4 g | ||
| Protein | 84.8 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 635 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 5081 mg | 108% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
