Egglicious Recipe 1: Shakshuka

This month of March we celebrate eggs. High in Protein, eggs contain Vitamins, Choline, Minerals and antioxidants which protect the eye. There are different varieties of eggs available and all of them vary in their nutritive value. Pastured eggs are the healthiest to eat. Omega - 3 enriched eggs have upto 5 times the Omega-3 in conventional eggs. Organic eggs are free of antibiotics and hormones. Here is a quick order from the best to the least good in nutritive value:

Pastured  
Omega-3
Organic
Free Range/Cage Free
Conventional

So grab some eggs and start cooking!

Whats better than a tasty, filling and one - dish meal? Shakshuka is one this one pot wonder. An Israeli breakfast dish made of eggs, pepper and spices. Serve it with a side of warm pita or some warm bread rolls...

Ingredients:

6 eggs

6 medium tomatoes, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced

1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely diced

1 large onion, finely diced
3-4 cloves garlic

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon chili flakes 

1/2 teaspoon paprika 

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup crumbled feta 

1/2 cup chopped coriander 

Salt

Preheat and oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add cumin, garlic, onions and peppers. Cook till they are soft. Add the tomatoes, chilli flakes, paprika, salt and black pepper. Cook the tomatoes for 5-7 minutes. Pour the tomato - pepper mixture into a baking dish and make depressions in the mixture. Next crack one egg at a time into a cup and then gently pour into the depression. Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Bake for 8-10 minutes till the whites are set.

Garnish with feta and coriander and serve with some toasted bread or pita. (Photo above does not have feta).