Spinach Shakshuka
This quick and easy dish makes for a delicious meal at any time of the day, loaded with nutrient dense ingredients which are not only tasty but will help to keep you fuller for longer too.
Loaded with Anti-oxidants, helping to support your immune system. And Calcium, helping to keep your bones strong. Plus Magnesium and Potassium…more important than fibre for keep you regular!!
Shakshuka is a North East African dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion and garlic, and commonly spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Many variations of the basic sauce are possible, as in this case with Spinach and varying in spice…so be adventurous with your flavours!
Ingredients
1 tbsp. coconut oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 cups (300g) mushrooms, sliced
2 cups (450g) leaf spinach
4 eggs
handful parsley, chopped
Method
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft. Next, add the mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Now start adding the spinach to the pan, you will likely have to do this in batches. Cover the pan with a lid and let it wilt, repeat this step until all the spinach is in the pan. Stir well and taste for seasoning.
Make 4 indentations (‘wells’) in the spinach and break an egg in each.
Cook for 5-6 minutes covered with a lid until egg whites are set.
Dress in fresh parsley and serve.
Serves: 2 . Prep: 10 mins . Cook: 15 mins
Nutrition per serving: 321 kcal . 22g Fats . 19g Carbs . 24g Protein