Shakshuka is a one-skillet meal that’s popular in the Mediterranean region. Mine is simplified and replaced the bread with zucchini noodles.
Yield: 1serving
Prep Time: 10 minutesmins
Cook Time: 15 minutesmins
Total Time: 25 minutesmins
Ingredients
½onion, chopped
½ to 1red or green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
2clovesgarlic, minced*
2medium zucchini, cut into zucchini noodles using a spiral slicer
½ to 1cupmarinara sauce
Optional spices: Onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, cumin
2eggs
2 to 3tablespoonsParmesan, optional
Chopped parsley for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Liberally coat a skillet with nonstick oil spray and warm over medium heat. Add onion and optional bell pepper and sauté until onion is translucent, soft, and nicely caramelized, about 8 minutes. During the last minute, add the garlic and sauté so it’s browned but not burned. Add zucchini noodles and sauté for about 2 minutes to slightly soften and combine with onions and garlic.
*For quicker prep, you can add a dash of garlic powder and onion powder to the zucchini noodles as they cook.
Add marinara sauce and preferred spices to the skillet and mix using a wooden spoon. Use the back of a wooden spoon to make slight indentations in the sauce for the eggs. Carefully crack the eggs (be careful not to let the yolk break) into the indentations on the surface of the sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the eggs are set. The egg whites should be firm and the yolk should be a little runny.
Carefully transfer to a plate or bowl (or serve from the skillet like they do in Middle Eastern countries!) and top with optional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
• If you’re following a gluten-free diet, be sure to carefully read the packaging for each ingredient. While these foods are inherently gluten-free, gluten can sometimes be added during processing for a variety of reasons, including for flavor and consistency.
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.