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Shakshuka with Red Lentils and Feta Cheese in a cast iron skillet.
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4.88 from 8 votes

Shakshuka with Red Lentils and Feta Cheese

Shakshuka with Red Lentils and Feta Cheese is a heartier twist on traditional shakshuka.  Red lentils are smaller than conventional brown or green lentils so they cook faster for a skillet meal that's perfect anytime!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion red or yellow, finely chopped
  • 1 Fresno chile chopped
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper from a jar, patted dry, seeded and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (28-ounce) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
  • Cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup dry red lentils
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet such as cast iron.
  • Add the onion and chile, reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5-6 minutes or until soft. Add the roasted red bell pepper and garlic. Cook 30 seconds or until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add tomatoes, cumin, paprika, cayenne and lentils.
  • Bring up to a good simmer over medium heat, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. (If your lentils are new, they may not take as long.)
  • Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • With the back of spoon, press to create 4 wells in the tomato-lentil mixture.
  • Carefully crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook 7-8 minutes or until eggs are just set.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and feta cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

TOMATOES ARE AN ACIDIC FOOD. YOU SHOULD ONLY USE CAST IRON WITH TOMATOES IF YOUR PAN IS WELL-SEASONED.
VARIATIONS:
  • Add spinach, kale, chard, or any leafy green.
  • Use green bell pepper instead of red bell pepper
  • Throw in some cooked, diced potatoes.
  • Add cooked sausage such as chorizo, kielbasa, andouille, or Italian.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 891IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg