An attractive ceramic skillet filled with a reddish-orange sauce with pieces of rainbow chard peeping out. Bursts of white set against this backdrop from poached eggs peeking from the sauce. Crumbles of feta and a sprinkle of fresh herbs add the final touch.

Mediterranean Chard Shakshuka

Name: Mediterranean Chard Shakshuka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 bunch rainbow chard, 1 bunch stems separated and sliced, leaves torn into pieces; large eggs, 4 none; large onion, 1 finely chopped; red bell pepper, 1 finely chopped; garlic, 2 cloves minced; can whole peeled tomatoes, 1 can (28 ounces) none; cumin, 1 teaspoon none; paprika, 1 teaspoon none; cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon none; feta cheese, 100 grams crumbled; olive oil, 2 tablespoons none; Salt and pepper, to taste none

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: May 04, 2024

This recipe infuses Mediterranean flavors with the seasonal delight of a vibrant rainbow chard. It's not your standard brunch but a lovely twist featuring a colorful veggie and creating a dish worthy of your feed.

Ingredients (for 4)

1 bunch rainbow chard - 1 bunch - stems separated and sliced, leaves torn into pieces
Large eggs - 4 - none
Large onion - 1 - finely chopped
Red bell pepper - 1 - finely chopped
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Can whole peeled tomatoes - 1 can (28 ounces) - none
Cumin - 1 teaspoon - none
Paprika - 1 teaspoon - none
Cayenne pepper - 1/2 teaspoon - none
Feta cheese - 100 grams - crumbled
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Salt and pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🌰🌶

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and chard stems, saute until they have softened.
Step 2 - 🧄🌶️🔥

Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne. Continue to cook until the mixture becomes fragrant.
Step 3 - 🍅🥫🧂

Pour in the whole peeled tomatoes, breaking them down. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Allow it to simmer until the tomatoes have thickened, this will take around 10 minutes.
Step 4 - 🥬🥘

Stir in the torn chard leaves into the skillet.
Step 5 - 🍳🥚🔅

Make small wells in the sauce and carefully break an egg into each well. Cover the pan and cook until the eggs are done to your liking.
Step 6 - 🧀🍽️😋

Sprinkle the dish with crumbled feta cheese and serve straight from the skillet.

Additional

To make it vegan, you can use firm tofu instead of feta and chickpeas instead of eggs. It's a dish that little helpers can get involved in, stirring the pan or breaking the eggs. Shakshuka is a delicious and easy way to start your day. With this recipe, you'll never see chard the same way again.