Description
This hearty Pumpkin Shakshuka combines creamy pumpkin, smoky spices, and poached eggs for a comforting breakfast or dinner. Perfectly spiced with cumin and smoked paprika, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced small
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, veins removed and chopped small
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 large eggs
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add the pumpkin puree, fire-roasted tomatoes, red pepper flakes (if using), smoked paprika, and cumin. Stir to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Eggs: Use the back of a spoon to make 6 shallow wells in the sauce. Crack one egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook for 8 minutes or until the egg whites are set and yolks remain runny.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately over crusty bread or as is for a hearty meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the red bell pepper with any other vegetable of your choice (e.g., zucchini, eggplant).
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne.
- To make this recipe vegan, skip the eggs and add extra vegetables or a plant-based egg alternative.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg