Macedonian Shakshuka with Ajvar
A wonderful rustic meal prepared with baked eggs in a flavorful roasted red pepper sauce called Ajvar. Macedonian Shakshuka is the ideal one-skillet breakfast meal to feed a hungry crowd.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil avocado oil or olive oil are also OK to use
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or use 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 24 ounces jar of Ajvar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese divided
- 4 to 5 eggs
Instructions
- Prep the oven. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Heat the oil. Set a cast iron skillet or any heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to the heated skillet.
- Cook the aromatics. Add onions to the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
- Stir in the Ajvar and feta. Add the Ajvar to the skillet and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and cook the mixture for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust.
- Add the eggs. Using a spoon, Make 4 to 5 wells in the sauce. Add eggs to each well.
- Bake. Put the shakshuka in the oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the eggs are set.
- Serve. Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining feta and parsley; serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 988mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg
