Easy and Healthy Spinach Shakshuka
It’s incredible how a few simple ingredients can come together with such a great result. This green spinach shakshuka is a fast, simple yet very tasty and comforting dish - great for any meal of the day.
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- a small bunch of cilantro, chopped
- 1 pinch of grounded cinnamon
- 1/2 lb baby spinach leaves, rinsed (you can also choose to use frozen spinach)
- salt and pepper
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 red chili peppe (optional)
- feta cheese crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil a skillet or non-stick pan. Add the onions, garlic, cilantro, and cinnamon and let brown for 2 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the baby spinach, salt, and pepper and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice and stir for 1 more minute.
- Use a spatula or the back of a wooden spoon to make 4 shallow indentations.
- Break one egg at the time into a small cup and let them gently fall into the indentations.
- Cover with a lid and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still a bit runny 4 to 5 minutes.
- If you want, you can sprinkle some feta cheese and/or some red chili on top.