Description
Green shakshuka blends Middle Eastern flavors with fresh herbs and eggs nestled in a verdant sauce. Mediterranean cuisine shines through this delightful one-pan meal that brings spices and greens together for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 jalapeños, stems removed
- 1 poblano pepper
- ¼ cup (4 tbsps) cilantro, fresh
- ¼ cup (4 tbsps) parsley, fresh
- ¼ cup (4 tbsps) mint, fresh
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin, ground
- 1 tsp coriander, ground
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Za’atar spice, optional
- Sour cream, for serving
- Feta cheese, crumbled, for serving
- Cilantro, fresh, for garnish
- Pita or crusty bread, warm, for serving
Instructions
- Roasting: Position tomatillos, jalapeños, and poblano pepper under the broiler, rotating every few minutes until blackened and blistered, roughly 8-10 minutes.
- Sauce Preparation: Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender, adding cilantro, parsley, and mint. Puree until achieving a smooth, emerald-green consistency.
- Flavor Foundation: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium flame, sauté minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, then introduce the vibrant green sauce.
- Seasoning Infusion: Incorporate ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and salt into the sauce. Simmer and reduce heat, allowing the mixture to gently bubble and thicken for approximately 15 minutes.
- Egg Integration: Gently slide eggs into the simmering sauce, distributing them evenly across the pan’s surface. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, ensuring egg whites set while maintaining slightly runny yolks.
- Final Presentation: Garnish with sour cream, crumbled feta, fresh cilantro sprigs, and a delicate sprinkle of za’atar. Serve immediately with warm pita or crusty artisan bread for an immersive dining experience.
Notes
- Char Vegetables Carefully: Broiling tomatillos and peppers develops deep, smoky flavor complexity while creating a robust green sauce base.
- Spice Balance Matters: Ground cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika create layered Mediterranean-inspired undertones that elevate the entire dish’s profile.
- Egg Precision is Key: Sliding eggs gently into simmering sauce and monitoring cooking time ensures perfectly runny yolks without overcooking.
- Garnish Strategically: Adding sour cream, feta, fresh cilantro, and za’atar provides textural contrast and bright finishing notes that complement the rich green sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg