Get ready for a flavor explosion with this spinach shakshuka featuring zesty tomatillos! This is a spin on the classic shakshuka, with perfectly cooked eggs nestled in a green sauce bursting with tangy goodness. It’s a delightful mashup of Middle Eastern and Mexican flavors that’ll have you craving more!
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots, medium
- 8 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed, shaved or thinly sliced
- 8 oz baby spinach, packed
- 2 tomatillos, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, substitute Aleppo pepper if you have some!
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled, substitute goat cheese
- 5 eggs, large
Instructions
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Heat a medium skillet and add olive oil to it. Sauté the Brussels sprouts in the skillet until they reach a golden brown color (roughly 8 to 10 minutes)
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Now, add finely diced shallots and minced garlic and give it a good mix, taking care not to burn them. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
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Add chopped tomatillos to the skillet to deglaze it, and allow to cook through for about 2-3 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of salt at this stage and give it a good mix
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Add baby spinach to the skillet and stir well to combine with other ingredients. Cook down for about 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts. Add the rest of the salt, cumin, coriander and red pepper flakes along with 1-2 tablespoons of water at this stage to create steam and mix well.
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Create six small indents in the base with the back of a spoon. Crack an egg into each indent, taking care not to break the yolk. Cook the eggs on low-medium heat for about 8-10 minutes to set the whites. Shakshuka is typically served with runny yolks, but you can cook the eggs to your liking if you prefer them a different way.
Note: If you want to cook the shakshuka faster, cover the skillet with a lid to create steam.
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Garnish with some sliced avocados, crumbled feta cheese, and a few sprigs of fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve hot with flatbread of choice!
