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Mexican Shakshuka Recipe

A Mexican-inspired shakshuka served over cauliflower rice with avocado, cilantro, and green onion garnishes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

  • large high-sided skillet
  • medium pan
  • Food Processor
  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoonavocado oilor olive oil
  • 1/2 large red bell peppersliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoonstaco seasoning
  • 1 candiced tomatoes 14 ounces
  • 2/3 cupsalsaof choice
  • 1 tablespoontomato paste
  • 4 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 large avocadosliced
  • Cilantrofor garnish
  • Sliced green onionfor garnish
  • 3 cupscauliflowercut into florets
  • 1 1/2 teaspoonsavocado oilor olive oil
  • 1/3 cupcilantrominced
  • Fresh lime juiceto taste
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat ½ tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil) in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ½ large red bell pepper (sliced) and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Add 1½ teaspoons taco seasoning and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add 1 can diced tomatoes (14 ounces), ⅔ cup salsa of choice, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce begins to reduce, about 7–8 minutes.
  • While the sauce simmers, place 3 cups cauliflower florets in a food processor and process until broken down to a rice-like texture.
  • Heat 1½ teaspoons avocado oil (or olive oil) in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower "rice" and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden brown.
  • Transfer the cooked cauliflower rice to a bowl and stir in ⅓ cup minced cilantro. Season with fresh lime juice to taste and salt and pepper to taste. Cover to keep warm.
  • When the shakshuka sauce has reduced, make four small wells in the sauce and crack 4 large eggs into the wells, spacing them evenly. Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the skillet and cook the eggs until they reach your desired doneness (about 4 minutes for runny yolks).
  • Divide the cauliflower rice between 2 bowls and top with the shakshuka and eggs.
  • Garnish with ½ large avocado (sliced), cilantro for garnish, and sliced green onion. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper and serve.