Shakshuka Recipe With Greens
Green Shakshuka is a variation of the traditional Shakshuka dish, which typically features poached eggs in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions, often spiced with cumin. The green version removes the red elements and replaces them with various green vegetables and herbs.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 - tablespoons olive oil
- 1- onion, finely chopped
- 2- cloves garlic, minced
- 1- cup spinach, chopped
- 1- cup kale, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped(or parsley)
- ½ - teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼- teaspoon black mustard seeds(option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4-6 eggs
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, cumin seeds, and black mustard seeds, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped spinach and kale, cooking until they wilt.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Create wells in the vegetable mixture and crack an egg into each well.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the eggs are done to your liking. If you prefer the yolks runny, it usually takes about 4-6 minutes.
- Once the eggs are cooked, garnish the dish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Serve the Green Shakshuka hot directly from the skillet or transfer it to individual plates.