Shashuka
(from reachesha’s recipe box)
Source: Taste of home
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce or hot pepper sauce, optional
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Whole pita breads, toasted
Directions
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In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic, seasonings and, if desired, chili sauce; cook 30 seconds longer. Add tomatoes; cook until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes.
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With back of spoon, make four wells in vegetable mixture; break an egg into each well. Cook, covered, until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with pita bread.
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Nutrition Facts
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1 serving: 159 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.