Shakshuka With Feta
This recipe is suitable for individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) as it contains a good balance of protein, vegetables, and healthy fats. However, portion control is essential due to the presence of high-fat ingredients.
Adapted from NYT Cooking, by Melissa Clark

Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 5 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 6 large eggs
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more as needed
- Hot sauce, for serving
- Chopped cilantro, for serving
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes with their juices, coarsely chopped
Method
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook gently until very soft, about 20 minutes. Add garlic and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes; stir in cumin, paprika and cayenne, and cook 1 minute. Pour in tomatoes and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; simmer until tomatoes have thickened, about 10 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Stir in crumbled feta.20 min timer
- Gently crack eggs into skillet over tomatoes. Season eggs with salt and pepper. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until eggs are just set, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with hot sauce.10 min timer
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