Fuel your morning with this authentic, high-protein Shakshouka. Eggs poached to perfection in a rich, spiced bell pepper and tomato sauce deliver a clean, low-calorie breakfast packed with micronutrients and bold Middle Eastern flavor. Ideal for healthy meal prep or a quick 25-minute post-workout meal.
Ingredients
| Sl No | Description | Quantity | Macros split | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egg, Whole, Raw, Frozen, Pasteurized | 225 g | 338 kcal28g protein · 2g carbs · 23g fat · 0g fibre | Buy |
| 2 | Tomatoes, raw | 400 g | 80 kcal3g protein · 16g carbs · 1g fat · 5g fibre | Buy |
| 3 | Peppers, Bell, Green, Raw | 1 cup | 55 kcal2g protein · 12g carbs · 0g fat · 2g fibre | Buy |
| 4 | Garlic, raw | 2 clove | 14 kcal1g protein · 3g carbs · 0g fat · 0g fibre | Buy |
| 5 | Extra virgin olive oil | 1 tbsp | 120 kcal0g protein · 0g carbs · 14g fat | Buy |
| 6 | Ground cumin | 1 tsp | — | Buy |
| 7 | Sweet paprika | 1 tsp | — | Buy |
| 8 | Red chili flakes | 0.5 tsp | — | Buy |
| 9 | Salt, Table, Iodized | 0.5 tsp | 0 kcal0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat · 0g fibre | Buy |
| 10 | Spices, pepper, black | 0.25 tsp | 3 kcal0g protein · 1g carbs · 0g fat · 0g fibre | Buy |
| 11 | Parsley, fresh | 2 tbsp | 11 kcal1g protein · 2g carbs · 0g fat · 1g fibre | Buy |
Directions
Sauté Aromatics:
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Toast Spices:
Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes. Cook continuously for 1 minute until fragrant.
Simmer Sauce:
Pour in crushed tomatoes and season with sea salt and black pepper. Lower heat and let sauce simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Poach Eggs:
Use a spoon to create 4 small wells in the simmering tomato sauce. Gently crack one egg into each well.
Cover & Set:
Cover skillet with a lid and cook on low heat for 5 to 8 minutes, until egg whites are fully set and yolks remain soft.
Garnish & Serve:
Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro, and serve warm.
Photo Credit:
Photo by Yoav Aziz on Unsplash
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