Shakshuka
with eggs / baba ganoush
This rustic vegetarian meal with eggs poached in a rich tomato sauce always gets great reviews from our community when we feature it on a meal plan. For a fun twist, we're serving this version alongside baba ganoush (roasted eggplant dip) with romaine lettuce leaves and carrots. This recipe was last featured in 2017.
Ingredients
- Cumin, ground - 1/2 tsp
- Paprika - 1/2 tsp
- Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Bell peppers, any color - 1 , diced
- Onions, medium - 1 , diced
- Jalapenos - 2 , seeds removed and diced (sub green bell peppers)
- Garlic - 3 cloves , chopped
- Eggplant - 12 oz , cubed
- Green onions - 1 stalk , chopped, white and green parts separate
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Tomatoes, diced (28 oz / 794 g can) - 1 can
- Eggs - 8
- Lettuce, romaine - 12 leaves
- Carrots, baby - 8 oz
- Baba ganoush - 6 oz
Prep
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Make spice mix - Combine cumin, paprika, chili powder, and salt. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Bell peppers / Onions / Jalapenos / Garlic - Prep as directed. Combine bell peppers, onions, and jalapenos. Store garlic separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead of time)
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Eggplant / Green onions - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
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Romaine - Separate leaves (these will be used for dipping, so the firm middle and inside leaves will hold up best). (Can be done 1 day ahead)
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Make
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Heat up a large skillet or saute pan (choose one that has a lid) with oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onions, eggplant, and jalapenos with some salt. Saute for ~8 minutes, until softened. Add white parts of green onions and garlic and saute for 1 minute more.
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Add diced tomatoes (including liquid) and spice mix. Saute for ~4 minutes to let flavors come together.
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Crack eggs directly into tomatoes. Lower heat to medium, cover, and cook for ~5 minutes, or until eggs are done to your liking.
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While eggs cook, set romaine leaves, baby carrots, and baba ganoush out on a platter.
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Top shakshuka with green parts of green onions and season eggs with some salt and pepper.
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Serve shakshuka with baba ganoush on the side. Dip carrots and romaine leaves in baba ganoush. Enjoy!
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