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Middle Eastern · dinner

Chickpea Shakshuka with Feta

Jarred marinara keeps this fast, and eggs and legumes bring a meat-free midweek break.

Total time
25 min
Serves
2
Est. cost
$10
vegetarianone panbudget
Illustration of Chickpea Shakshuka with Feta
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Ingredients

For 2 servings

Cans & jars

  • marinara sauce1 jar
  • chickpea1 can

Dairy & eggs

  • egg4
  • feta3 oz

Produce

  • baby spinach5 oz

Spices

  • cumin1 tsp

Bakery

  • whole wheat pita2 piece

Pantry & grains

  • olive oil1 tbsp

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium; toast cumin 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add marinara and drained chickpeas; simmer 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in half the spinach until wilted.

  4. 4

    Make 4 wells, crack in eggs, cover and cook on medium-low 6-8 minutes until whites set.

  5. 5

    Top with crumbled feta and serve with warmed pita.

Kitchen note

Cook eggs 2 minutes longer if you like firm yolks.

Approximate per serving: 620 calories, 29g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.

Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.

Put this in your week

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Plan my week

The rest of this week: Mediterranean diet meal plan