Shakshuka is an African dish that is mildly spiced packed with healthy veggies and definitely filling. The mix of squash, potatoes, peppers and spices blended into a tomato sauce then topped with an poached egg make shakshuka a nutritious dish, and a keeper. Enjoy
Shakshuka
Ingredients
- 7 oz. potatoes
- 7 oz. yellow squash
- 2-3 colorful bell peppers chopped
- Olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- Fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tsp fennel seed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp harrisa
- 1 14 oz. can plum tomatoes
- 4 eggs
Directions
- Wash and rinse potatoes and squash. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add 1-2 Tbsp Olive Oil.
- Add potatoes, squash, chopped bell peppers.
- Finely slice parsley stalks and add to the mix (save parsley leaves for later).
- Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika and fennel seeds. Combine well. Cover for 10 minutes stirring often.
- Add harissa and plum tomatoes then add 7 oz. water (half of the tomato can). Stir and cover for another 10 minutes or so.
- Remove lid. Add remaining chopped parsley and a pinch of sea salt. Cook until sauce reduces and thickens a bit.
- Make 4 wells with the back of a spoon. Crack in the eggs, return the lid and cook eggs to your liking.
- Serve with warm Flatbread and more harissa if desired.