Creamy Spinach Shakshuka

Creamy Spinach Shakshuka

By: Shifra Klein, Joy of Kosher

What could be more satisfying than a traditional shakshuka? This delicious, creamy, protein filled twist on the original will have you begging for more. Infused with spinach and goat cheese, it truly takes this scrumptious Israeli staple to a whole new level.

Prep time: 15 min

Serves: 2 sandwiches

Ingredients:
2 cups plain leben or Greek yogurt
½ cup packed spinach (frozen, defrosted, and squeezed dry)
¼ cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup Tnuva Crumbled Goat Cheese
½ teaspoon salt and pepper
4 eggs
pickled red onion (optional)
fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions:
1. Pour leben into small sauté pan and heat on low heat until heated through.
2. Add spinach, basil (if using), olive oil, goat cheese, salt, and pepper and combine.
3. Gently pour in eggs, lightly cover pan with aluminum foil, and cook on low heat until eggs are to your liking.
4. You can also heat ramekins in an oven preheated to 400°F with 2 eggs per ramekin for 10 minutes.
5. Serve with pickled red onion and fresh herbs.
Tips: If you like your eggs a bit runny in the center, leave on heat for five minutes. Like it more well-done? Leave on heat for ten.
Serve with pita or crusty bread.

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