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close up shot of green shakshuka in a cooking pan.

Green Shakshuka (Tomatillo)

FitMealIdeas
This green tomatillo shakshuka recipe is such a hearty and nutritious meal that goes anytime in breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Ready in 45 minutes with loads of flavors, and you can cook it on the stovetop or in the oven.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 5 Adults
Calories 282 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup red onion chopped finely
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 16 oz brussel sprouts Trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 12 oz spinach chopped roughly or pulsed in the food processor
  • 3 cups tomatillo 400 gram approx
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 2.5 tsp salt
  • 10 eggs organic

For garnishing

  • 1 cup spring onion sliced thinly
  • 2 radish thinly sliced

Calories counted without bread & avocado. Only green shakshuka.

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Instructions
 

Stove-top

  • Wash, and clean Brussel sprouts & spinach with runny water. Transfer Brussel sprouts in food processor and pulse few times. Place them in a clean bowl.
    16 oz brussel sprouts
  • After Brussel sprouts are done, transfer spinach in the food processor and pulse again a few times. Place them in another bowl.
    12 oz spinach
  • Finally, chop red onion & tomatillo finely and keep them ready.
    1 cup red onion, 3 cups tomatillo
  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add garlic paste. Cook until it is golden brown. Now add chopped onion and cook for 2-3 min, the onion turns slightly soft and translucent.
    2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp garlic paste, 1 cup red onion
  • To this add shaved Brussel sprouts and half of the salt. Mix well, cover the lid and cook for 4-5 min. After 4-5 min add spinach and mix with Brussel sprouts, wilted spinach will help to deglaze the pan.
    16 oz brussel sprouts, 12 oz spinach
  • Now add chopped tomatillos, mix well, and cover the lid. Cook this for 2-3 min. After 2-3 min opens the lid and press the tomatillo chunks with the help of a spatula, it will help in creating a nice tangy gravy. Add red chili powder, cumin powder, adjust the salt as per taste at this step.
    3 cups tomatillo, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 2.5 tsp salt
  • Once the veggies are cooked and all spiced, it is time to crack the eggs. Make small indents in the base and carefully place eggs one by one. Cover the lid and cook for 5-10 min on low to medium heat.
    10 eggs
  • Green shakshuka with tomatillo, spinach, and Brussel sprouts is ready to serve as is. Add a few avocado slices, radish & spring onion while serving to have a creamy melt-in-mouth shakshuka experience.
    1 cup spring onion, 2 radish

Notes

Tips
  • Do not hesitate to use a food processor for evenly cut or shredded vegetables. It saves tone of time.
  • Cooking on low heat does take time but it has its own benefits. Slow cooking vegetables helps in releasing their natural flavors and aroma. This just enhances the overall flavor profile of any shakshuka variation.
  • Be mindful of the available vegetable combination you have. Each vegetable takes its own time to cook, some are quick, and few take time. Start cooking with the veggie that takes the longest duration to cook. I learn this while making Ciambotta.
  • You can scale up or down as per requirement. Soon I will share shakshuka for one.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 1377mgPotassium: 1195mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 7953IUVitamin C: 113mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 6mg
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