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Mediterranean Vegetable Stew with Couscous and Eggs

This is a variation on the Israeli dish shakshuka, which is usually eaten for breakfast, but also makes a satisfying, quick and healthy dinner. You can skip the couscous if you like and serve with crusty bread instead.

Serves 4
Ready in 30 mins
Prep time 10 mins
Cooking time 20 mins
372 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 large onion
> 1 red bell pepper
> 1 yellow bell pepper
> 1 green bell pepper
> 2 tbsp canola oil
> 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
> 1 (15 oz) can  diced tomatoes
> 1 (5.8 oz) box couscous
> 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
> 4 large eggs

Steps

1
Halve and peel the onion and cut into thin slices. Dice the peppers.
2
Heat the oil in a skillet and fry the sliced onion and peppers for 5 min. on medium-high heat, or until softened. Lower heat and add the crushed red pepper and canned tomatoes and cook, covered, for 10 min. Season with salt (in moderation) and pepper.
3
While vegetables cook, prepare couscous according to package directions.
4
Halve the cherry tomatoes and stir them into the pepper-tomato sauce. Using the back of a large spoon, make 4 indentations in the sauce. Break an egg into each indentation. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 min., or until eggs are set. Serve with couscous.

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