Name: Shakshuka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 sweet onion (chopped); 2 bell peppers (chopped (any color)); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; OPTIONAL: pinch crushed red pepper; salt and pepper (to taste); 1½ pounds vine ripened tomatoes (chopped (any type)); 4 ounces baby spinach (rough chopped (fresh)); 6 large eggs; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Shakshuka

Friend of Dr. Yum, Rachel, spent some time in Israel and introduced us to one of her favorite dishes. Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern tomato stew with eggs. Here at the Doctor Yum Project, we believe that eggs are a great vehicle for vegetables so we added spinach to a basic Shakshuka recipe. Any greens like kale, tatsoi, or swiss chard would be delicious too! This fresh and hearty dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Pair it with fruit or green salad and some crusty bread for an amazing meal.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 140kcal

Ingredients

1 sweet onion chopped
2 bell peppers chopped (any color)
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
OPTIONAL: pinch crushed red pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1½ pounds vine ripened tomatoes chopped (any type)
4 ounces baby spinach rough chopped (fresh)
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, spices, salt and pepper. Sauté and stir frequently until vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and continue to sauté until tomatoes break down, about an additional 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Add in spinach and stir into tomato mixture. Using a wooden spoon, make 6 indentations or "wells" in the vegetables spaced out in the pan. Gently crack an egg into each well. Reduce heat and cover skillet, and cook on low until the eggs are set. Uncover and add fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm with pita, challah, or crusty bread.

Notes

BABYFOOD OPTION:
This an easy recipe to blend for a new eater. Grab a bit of the stewed veggies before adding the eggs and blend to that "just right" consistency for your baby. As babies advance texture you may want to blend less. Be mindful of the crushed red pepper and make sure that there's not too much heat in the taste. If you are introducing eggs you can even add some of the bits of egg before you blend. There are a lot of great tastes in this dish for your baby to learn!

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