A stoneware skillet holds a vibrant, steaming mixture. The bronzed eggs nestled amongst a sea of emerald endives and crimson tomatoes, bordered by pops of bright orange citrus. Bits of feta crumbled generously over it, finishing with a sprinkle of herbs. The palette is visually stimulating, befitting for a trendy culinaire's Instagram feed.

Endive & Feta Shakshuka with Winter Citrus

Name: Endive & Feta Shakshuka with Winter Citrus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 bunches of endive, 2 bunches cleaned and cut into halves; 4 large eggs, 4 large none; 1 large orange, 1 large segmented; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup halved; 1 medium red onion, 1 medium thinly sliced; 4 cloves of garlic, 4 cloves minced; 150g Greek feta cheese, 150g crumbled; 2 Tbsp fresh dill, 2 Tbsp chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp none; Ssalt, to taste none; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste none

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Greek

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: February 15, 2025

Introducing a creative, heart-warming brunch with a Greek twist; this dish layers the delicate bitterness of endive with the umami of feta and the earthiness of eggs, topped off with the brightness of seasonal winter citrus. Each bite encapsulates a delightful play of contrasting flavors, making it a far cry from cliché.,

Ingredients (for 4)

2 bunches of endive - 2 bunches - cleaned and cut into halves
4 large eggs - 4 large - none
1 large orange - 1 large - segmented
1 cup cherry tomatoes - 1 cup - halved
1 medium red onion - 1 medium - thinly sliced
4 cloves of garlic - 4 cloves - minced
150g greek feta cheese - 150g - crumbled
2 tbsp fresh dill - 2 Tbsp - chopped
1 tbsp olive oil - 1 tbsp - none
Ssalt - to taste - none
Freshly ground black pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🧅🔥

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the onions until soft. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Step 2 - 🍳🍅🥬

Add the halved endives and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking until they start to break down.
Step 3 - 🍳🥚🔥

Create small wells within the mixture in the skillet. Gently crack an egg into each well and cover the skillet, allowing the eggs to cook.
Step 4 - 🍳🧀🍊

Sprinkle the crumbled feta and fresh dill across the dish. Then, add the segmented orange pieces.
Step 5 - 🧂🥘🍽️

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve directly from the skillet.

Additional

This dish is quite versatile and forgiving, feel free to tweak the recipe based on your preference and what's available. For instance, using different cheese or adding more vegetables. Kids can have a fun time helping to rinse and slice the endive, or segmenting the oranges. A suggestion for avid Instagrammers: click a picture while sprinkling the herbs and cheese for that loose, effortless, lifestyle shot!