Chakchouka ( Cooked Vegetables With Eggs)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 10
Chakchouka: A Delicious North African Breakfast Dish
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions , chopped
2 green bell peppers , diced
2 red chili peppers , seeded and diced
4 large tomatoes , chopped
3 medium potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks
1 1/2 cups water
4 eggs
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
317
Sugar
8g
Fat
17g
Chakchouka is a favorite North African dish that is commonly eaten for breakfast. This hearty dish is made with a base of sautéed onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, simmered with potatoes and seasoned with chili peppers. The dish is finished off with eggs that are nestled into the vegetable mixture and cooked until set. This versatile dish can be served with crusty bread, pita bread, or even rice. It is easy to customize with different vegetables, spices, and even cheeses to make it your own.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions, bell peppers, and chili peppers in olive oil until softened.
2.Add chopped tomatoes and potatoes, stir to combine, then add water and season with salt and pepper.
3.Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
4.Create small wells in the vegetable mixture and crack eggs into each well.
5.Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set, approximately 5-7 minutes.

PROS

Chakchouka is a hearty and satisfying breakfast dish that is high in protein and fiber.

This dish is packed full of healthy vegetables and is easy to customize with your favorite ingredients.

CONS

This dish can be high in sodium, depending on the preparation.

Some people may not enjoy the consistency of the dish, as it is a soft and stew-like dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed full of healthy vegetables such as bell peppers and tomatoes. These vegetables are high in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium.
The dish is also high in protein due to the eggs and can be easily customized to include even more protein and fiber.

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