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Green shakshuka recipe

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  • Prep Time15 mins
  • Total Time35 mins
  • Makes4 to 6 servings
Green shakshuka recipe

Photo, Erik Putz.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

The mighty egg pulls double duty, serving as a great start to your morning or a hearty and healthy evening meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced

  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, crushed

  • 3/4 cup green split peas

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 cup water

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp pepper

  • 4 cups packed torn kale, stems removed

  • 2 cups snap peas, halved

  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley, divided

  • 6 eggs

  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta

Instructions

  • HEAT oil in a large frying pan over medium. Add onion, garlic and jalapeno and cook until softened, 3 min. Stir in cumin and cook 1 min.

  • ADD split peas, broth, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over medium, just until tender, 20 min.

  • STIR in kale and snap peas and cook until wilted, 1 min. Stir in half of the parsley.

  • MAKE 6 small wells in the mixture with a spoon. Crack an egg into each well. Cover and simmer until egg whites are set, 3 to 4 min. Sprinkle with feta and remaining parsley. Serve with hot sauce.


How to poach eggs


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 257, Protein 16g, Carbohydrates 24g, Fat 12g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 495mg.
Excellent source of vitamin C.

Kitchen Tip: Toast cumin seeds in a dry frying pan over medium-low until fragrant, about 2 min. Crush on a flat surface with the bottom of a frying pan or saucepan.

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