Simply Salvia

Shakshuka with feta

Eggs poached in spiced tomato, with 20g of protein a serving.

28 min2 servings340 cal20g proteinLow GI

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • ¼ tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 oz feta, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Method

  1. 1Warm the oil in an oven-safe skillet and cook the onion and pepper over medium heat for 8 minutes.
  2. 2Add the garlic and spices and stir for 1 minute, then pour in the tomatoes. Simmer for 8 minutes until thickened.
  3. 3Make four wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the whites are set.
  4. 4Scatter over the feta and parsley.

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