Easy Shakshuka Verde
Easy homemade Shakshuka Verde recipe with fresh herbs, tomatillos, and poached eggs. Ready in 40 minutes, gluten-free and vegetarian.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husked and quartered
- 2 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- Crumbled queso fresco for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Heat three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Sauté the diced yellow onion in the hot oil until softened and translucent, approximately four minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about one minute, being careful not to let it brown.
- 4
Stir in the chopped poblano peppers and diced jalapeño, cooking for three to four minutes until they begin to soften.
- 5
Add the quartered tomatillos to the skillet and cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to break down and release their juices.
- 6
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- 7
Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until you reach a smooth, sauce-like consistency, or carefully transfer to a food processor and pulse until desired texture is achieved.
- 8
Return the blended sauce to the skillet if needed, then stir in the fresh spinach, cilantro, parsley, and lime juice.
- 9
Cook the green sauce for two to three minutes, stirring gently, until the spinach is completely wilted and the flavors are well combined.
- 10
Season the sauce with sea salt, black pepper, and cumin, tasting and adjusting as needed.
- 11
Create eight small wells or indentations in the sauce using the back of a spoon, spacing them evenly around the skillet.
- 12
Crack one egg into each well and reduce the heat to medium-low, ensuring the sauce maintains a gentle simmer.
- 13
Cover the skillet with a lid or large plate and cook for five to seven minutes until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny, checking halfway through.
- 14
Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top if desired, and garnish with crumbled queso fresco.
- 15
Serve the shakshuka verde immediately in shallow bowls with warm bread or tortillas for scooping.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Extra virgin olive oil | Avocado oil or ghee | Both oils have higher smoke points suitable for medium-high heat cooking while providing similar healthful monounsaturated fats |
| Fresh tomatillos | Green tomatoes or frozen tomatillos | Provides year-round availability and maintains the bright, tangy sauce base when fresh tomatillos are out of season |
| Vegetable broth | Chicken broth or homemade bone broth | Bone broth adds additional collagen and amino acids for enhanced gut health and joint support |
| Queso fresco garnish | Greek yogurt or labneh drizzle | Introduces probiotics and beneficial bacteria while reducing saturated fat and sodium |
| Eight large eggs | Six large eggs plus 1/2 cup silken tofu cubes | Reduces cholesterol slightly while increasing plant-based protein and extending the dish to serve more people |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 272 |
| Total Fat | 18g |
| Saturated Fat | 4g |
| Cholesterol | 140mg |
| Sodium | 368mg |
| Carbohydrates | 11g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sugar | 4g |
| Protein | 17g |
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