Humshuka
Kayla Castle • July 8, 2022
I order this dish on repeat at my favorite Israeli brunch spot in NYC! Classic shakshuka served on top of hummus served alongside pita. Since I made this at home, I used only egg whites but can easily sub for the whole egg. No egg yolks are not the devil I just don’t like the taste of runny yolks based on preference not nutritionally speaking.
Recipe
Ingredients
4 large eggs- I used only egg whites
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt/pepper- to taste
¼ cup onion, minced
14.5 oz crushed tomatoes (no salt added, or low sodium **check no sugar is added)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon dried herbs, I used basil + parsley
½ -3/4 cup hummus, I used plain hummus
Pita bread to serve alongside
Method:
1.) Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté till tender, about 3-5 minutes.
2.) Add in the bell pepper sauté for 3-minutes followed by the garlic. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add in all the spices. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a low simmer.
3.) Create 4 small wells and add an egg into each well. Cover the pan and cook till eggs are set about 5-8 minutes depending on preferred doneness.
4.) On a plate spread out hummus, when done carefully transfer the shakshuka on top of hummus. Serve along side pita bread, enjoy!
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