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Green Shakshuka

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Green shakshuka made with leafy greens, basil, and green onions, gently simmered and topped with eggs. A fresh Let’s Veg recipe perfect for brunch or light meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 596
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 green onions sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups mixed greens spinach, kale, chard
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves torn

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in greens, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until greens are wilted and excess moisture evaporates.
  6. Make small wells in the greens and crack eggs into each well.
  7. Cover skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, until egg whites are set and yolks are still soft.
  8. Remove from heat and scatter basil and green onion tops over the dish.
  9. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 27gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 655mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3459IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Add feta or goat cheese for extra richness
Serve with crusty bread or pita
Adjust cooking time for firmer yolks

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