Shakshuka: Middle Eastern Egg Breakfast
Shakshuka: Middle Eastern Egg Breakfast features gently set eggs nestled in a bright tomato and zucchini sauce, with a touch of heat from hot pepper sauce. The mix of tender vegetables and rich yolks creates a comforting, robust flavor perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a quick weeknight dinner. Serve with crusty bread to scoop up every last bite.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shakshuka: Middle Eastern Egg Breakfast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion; cook, stirring, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and hot pepper sauce. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- 2
Create 4 wells in the tomato mixture, and crack the eggs into each well. Do not stir. Cover and cook until the eggs reach your preferred doneness, about 3 minutes for soft yolks. Gently lift the eggs out of the skillet and serve with the tomato sauce.
- Calories 421.76 kcal High 21%
- Protein 26.28 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 45.54 g 17%
- Total Fat 17.92 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 5.55 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 467.97 mg High 156%
- Sodium 963.16 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 10.37 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 19.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 244.82 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 8.49 mg Good Source 47%
- Potassium 1775.59 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin A 166.31 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 42.26 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 2.01 mcg Moderate 10%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Shakshuka: Middle Eastern Egg Breakfast is an Israeli breakfast recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crushed Tomatoes, Eggs, Minced Garlic, and Onion. Each serving provides about 421.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shakshuka: Middle Eastern Egg Breakfast?
- It is an Israeli recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch.
- What is Shakshuka: Middle Eastern Egg Breakfast made of?
- The main ingredients are Crushed Tomatoes, Eggs, Minced Garlic, Onion, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Shakshuka: Middle Eastern Egg Breakfast?
- Explore these Israeli side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Shakshuka: Middle Eastern Egg Breakfast?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 421.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shakshuka: Middle Eastern Egg Breakfast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Shakshuka: Middle Eastern Egg Breakfast healthy?
- Shakshuka: Middle Eastern Egg Breakfast has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 421.76 calories and 26.28 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 963.16 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.55 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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