Shakshuka with Avocado, Olives, and Feta

Serves 2-3

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 large white onion, diced

3 cloves garlic

~4-6 oz. kale, stemmed and chopped (a few of handfuls)

1/3 cup white wine

1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp cumin

salt and pepper to taste

3-4 large eggs

1 avocado, quartered, peeled, and sliced

1/3 cup chopped black olives

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Serve with bread (optional)

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until slightly soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and kale, and saute for another few minutes, until soft and slightly fragrant.

  2. Pour in the white wine and vigorously stir, scraping off any burnt bits that may be stuck to the pan. Add the tomatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until slightly reduced and thickened

  3. When the sauce is ready, carve out little pockets in the sauce with a wooden spoon where you want the eggs to go, and crack the eggs directly into the crevices. Cover, and cook for around 6-10 minutes, until the the eggs are white and no longer translucent. Top with sliced avocado, olives, and feta. Spoon eggs and tomato mixture on bread, and top with remaining avocado slices to serve.

Tips

  • You do not need to measure the kale by weight. Just throw in a few good handfuls, or whatever looks right to you. The kale will shrink down as it cooks, so I would recommend using slightly more than you think you’ll need.

Ben Mastracco