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Green Shakshuka recipe
A Greek-style green shakshuka with sautéed horta (wild greens), garlic, leeks, and free-range eggs. A 30-minute Mediterranean brunch.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 2
Calories 494kcal
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 leek sliced
- 1 garlic clove sliced
- 2 lbs greens spinach, fennel tops, dandelion, amaranth, sorrel, lamb's quarters
- 4 free-range organic eggs
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
- chili flakes
Thoroughly wash the greens in plenty of water. Place greens in a colander to drain. Trim the hard parts and roughly chop them. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid.Add the leeks and garlic saute over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the greens to the pan and continue sauteing for 8-10 minutes until they wilt and most of the liquids evaporate.
With a wooden spoon, create four spaces among the greens.Carefully break the eggs and pour them into the wells. Close the lid, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are softly cooked.
Serve two eggs and a generous scoop or two of greens in a pasta bowl or plate per person-season with sea salt and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
- The greens should be 2 lbs washed and drained.
- Thoroughly wash the greens in plenty of water.
- Substitute with kale, spinach, swiss chard, any greens that are seasonally available to you.
Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 1068mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7112IU | Vitamin C: 116mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 6mg