Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Inspired by the Middle Eastern dish shakshuka, this comforting vegetarian dish is perfect for any meal of the day. Serve with whole-grain pita or baguette for dipping.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups jarred unsalted puréed and strained tomatoes (aka passata)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1/2 tsp plus 1/8 tsp sea salt, divided
- 8 medium eggs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Preparation
- In a large, deep skillet, heat oil on medium. Add bell pepper, onion, cumin, coriander and cayenne and sauté, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
- To skillet, add tomatoes, orange juice and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir to combine and increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
- Crack 1 egg into a small bowl or cup. Gently slip egg into sauce, keeping egg whole; repeat with remaining eggs, leaving 1-inch between each. Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle remaining 1/8 tsp salt over top. Cover and simmer gently until egg whites are opaque and yolks are firm, 6 to 8 minutes. Top with parsley and cilantro. Carefully ladle sauce and eggs into serving bowls.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 2 eggs with Spicy Tomato Sauce
- Calories 178
- Carbohydrate Content 11 g
- Cholesterol Content 327 mg
- Fat Content 9 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 13 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 439 mg
- Sugar Content 7 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 0 g