What can I say? This gluten-free veggie shakshuka was everything I’d hoped it would be: freaking delicious, beautiful, full of delicious veggies and healthy protein and topped with fresh herbs and cheese. Name a better breakfast. You CAN’T.
Seriously you guys, this was so good. I love waking up and making a healthy, delicious and filling breakfast.
I feel like this is a breakfast I would make if I were living in the Italian or French countryside, growing my own veggies and raising chickens. It just feels fancy and European and it’s so delicious.
I actually have no idea what I’m talking about, seeing as I’ve never been to the Italian or French countryside. But like, doesn’t it just seems like that kind of breakfast??
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Health benefits of this recipe:
- rich in protein – each person gets three eggs which is nearly 20 grams of useable, healthy protein
- eggs are incredibly healthy and rich in choline, which is particular healthy if you’re pregnant
- antioxidants from the veggies
- spinach is a healthy leafy green rich in folate, vitamin K, magnesium, etc
- eggplant has shown to exhibit anti-carcinogenic properties
- the ingredients in this recipe are anti-inflammatory
Tips:
- you can use any kind of sauce you like, I used Rao’s marinara (it’s my favorite) but feel free to use arrabbiata, vodka sauce or just a can of tomatoes with your favorite spices added
- feel free to use any veggies you have on hand, this would be perfect for using up leftover vegetables in your fridge that are about to go bad
- to keep this strict paleo, just eliminate the feta
- parmesan or pecorino would go beautifully with this gluten-free veggie shakshuka
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Other really delicious recipes I promise you’ll like:
- Paleo Huevos Rancheros
- Stovetop Mexican Frittata
- Paleo Breakfast Taco
- Mexican Breakfast Hash
- Mushroom, Arugula & Goat Cheese Frittata
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Glutrn-Free Veggie Shakshuka
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small eggplant, cubed
- 2 cup Rao's marinara (or your favorite jarred marinara)
- large handful of fresh spinach
- 6 eggs
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium/medium high heat.
- Add the cubed eggplant, I used a small eggplant for this.
- Sautee until soft.
- Add the marinara and turn to low.
- Add the spinach and stir it all around.
- Crack the 6 eggs overtop and cover the pan.
- Keep the pan covered for about 3 minutes, or until eggs are set.
- Sprinkle with parsley and feta.