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Pumpkin Shakshuka With Spinach

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Try my Pumpkin Shakshuka - a riff on this classic Middle-Eastern dish, using the best of fall produce, paired with spices, spinach, and poached eggs for the perfect autumnal twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4
Calories 193 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups pumpkin peeled and diced into cubes
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup vegetable stock
  • 1 large onion peeled and sliced
  • 1 ear of sweetcorn kernels sliced off
  • 2 ounces of feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Put a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and coriander seeds to the dry pan and toast for about 3-4 minutes, until fragrant and lightly colored. Remove from the hot pan and set aside.
  • Put the pan back over the heat and add the olive oil and onion with a pinch of salt. Fry for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the cubes of pumpkin or squash and the corn kernels. Continue frying for about 8-10 minutes, until they are starting to turn golden brown in places.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly reduced and thickened.
  • Roughly crush the pumpkin with a potato masher, being sure to leave some chunks whole.
  • Add the spinach and stir until it wilts. Try the sauce and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • With the back of a spoon, make four small dents in the sauce. Crack an egg into each one, and turn the heat up slightly.
  • Cook until the egg whites are just set, and the yolks still runny; about 5-6 minutes.
  • Scatter over the feta cheese and the toasted spices. Serve with dollops of Greek yogurt, and optionally some bread on the side.

Notes

Want alternate cooking methods? I've got you! Check out the full recipe to see how you can cook this delicious pumpkin shakshuka in various ways. Also, I have some secret tips to ace this recipe so don't forget to check those!

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 374mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8161IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 3mg
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