All of this is mixed together in one pan to form a simmering cradle to steam-poach your eggs. What makes this nest of power greens so flavorful is the addition of the fresh tomatillo salsa and some spices like cumin and coriander. It is the perfect accent to this nutrient dense Green Shakshuka. And what makes this dish so attractive is that it’s easy to bring together. Plus it’s a really forgiving dish so feel free to toss in whatever veggies you like: leeks, artichokes, zucchini, etc. Serve with your favorite crusty french bread, pita wedges, challah or brioche, or with your favorite breakfast potatoes. If you’re looking for more delicious egg dishes make sure to check out my Breakfast Sausage Casserole, Sausage Egg Muffins, and Overnight Artichoke & Spinach Egg Bake!
Reasons Why You Will Love My Green Shakshuka
This vegetarian dish is super healthy and is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner. This is such a versatile dish, it’s the perfect meal to make when you are fridge-forging. Eating Green Shakshuka for breakfast is a great way to start your day with more greens! Prep the tomatillo salsa the day before, so this one pan Shakshuka is fast and easy to make. It’s totally delicious and you’ll be begging for seconds!
Tomatillos: Once you peel off the husk, the tomatillo will be sticky so make sure you rinse off the sap from tomatillo. Just a light scrub with water will remove the sap that helps protect the tomatillo when storing in the refrigerator. White onion: you’ll need some onion for both the salsa and to add in the shakshuka. Garlic: I love using fresh garlic in my recipes, but if you don’t have fresh you can substitute fresh for the diced garlic in a jar. I usually measure about 1 teaspoon for each garlic clove. Jalapeno: Make sure you scrape out the seeds. Also feel free to omit if you’re sensitive to spicy foods! Cilantro: I like to use both the leaves and the stems for most flavor. Lime: It’s important to have a balance of acidity in the salsa. Too much lime juice can make the salsa taste bitter. You won’t need more than 1 Tablespoon.
Green Bell pepper Green bell peppers have a slight grassy flavor. If you are looking for substitute you can always use a poblano pepper. Brussels sprouts: First cut off the stem, and then peel of the larger outer leaves before shaving the Brussels. Baby spinach: give it a rough chop before sauteing. Cumin: Cumin will add a nutty warmth and smokiness to the shakshuka Coriander: With it’s bright citrusy flavor it pairs will with the savory flavors in the Green Shakshuka. Lemon juice: Lemon juice will add brightness to the greens in this dish! Eggs: You should have enough room about 5-6 eggs. Just make sure that you have enough room to separate each egg. Garnish ideas: feta cheese, avocado, parsley, cilantro, red pepper chili flakes.
