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High Protein Shakshuka Eggs With Lentils
Experience the finest Shakshuka Eggs with lentils—try my effortless Moroccan Shakshuka! Eggs poached in a rich tomato-lentil sauce infused with smoked paprika and cumin, garnished with fresh cilantro and olives. High in protein, family-friendly, and oven-free. Serve as is or pair with toast, baguette, roti, naan or paratha.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin, Benefits of olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, large, crushed
- ½ red onion, large, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, washed, cut into small chunks
- 2 jalapenos, large, washed, deseeded, cut into very small pieces
- 1¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 3 cups tomato sauce, thick, homemade is best
- ¾ tsp salt, sea salt
- 2 cups cooked lentils, canned, unsalted
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup cilantro, washed, finely chopped
Optional Toppings
- ¼ cup black olives, canned
- 1 avocado, sliced into small chunks
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Fry the garlic until it's lightly golden and begins to release its aroma.
- Add the onion and continue to fry until it's light golden - about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the pepper and jalapeno and cook for 2 minutes.
- Turn the heat to low and add the paprika and cumin, stir for a few seconds. Be careful to not burn the spices.
- Once the spices release their flavour, follow with the tomato sauce and ½ tsp salt followed by the lentils. Stir gently. Increase the heat to medium-low so the mixture begins to simmer.
- Use a medium-sized spoon to create a well in the tomato-lentil sauce and crack an egg into it. Gently, pour some of the sauce over the egg whites in order to "contain" the egg. Repeat this process with the remaining five eggs. Sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt and cover immediately. Cook for 5-6 minutes on low heat.
- Remove the cover and check that the eggs are cooked. The egg white should be opaque and the yolk soft, gooey and jiggly.
- Remove from heat and finish by garnishing with olives and cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
The toppings are not included in the nutritional analysis.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 462kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 51g (17%)Protein: 30g (60%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 4g (20%)Cholesterol: 327mg (109%)Sodium: 916mg (38%)Potassium: 2094mg (60%)Fiber: 18g (72%)Sugar: 18g (20%)Vitamin A: 2408IU (48%)Vitamin C: 67mg (81%)Calcium: 135mg (14%)Iron: 9mg (50%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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