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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

50 mintotal
6servings
14ingredients
261kcal a serving
Shakshuka With Feta

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

  1. 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
  2. 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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