Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas and Feta

Vegetarian
Very Healthy
Health score
81%
Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas and Feta
35 min.
6
799kcal

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This recipe for poached eggs in tomato sauce with chickpeas and feta is a delicious and hearty dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a morning meal. With a very healthy and vegetarian-friendly profile, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds.

The combination of flavors and textures in this recipe is truly exceptional. The runny yolks of the poached eggs create a rich and creamy sauce when mixed with the spicy tomato base, while the chickpeas add a satisfying bite and the feta cheese provides a salty contrast. The fresh herbs, parsley, and cilantro add a bright finish to the dish.

This recipe is also incredibly versatile. You can serve it with pita bread for dipping, or enjoy it on its own as a complete meal. It's perfect for a casual weekend brunch with friends or family, or even as a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With a health score of 81%, you can indulge in this tasty dish without any guilt.

So, if you're looking for a flavorful, nutritious, and unique dish to add to your repertoire, this recipe for poached eggs in tomato sauce with chickpeas and feta is definitely one to try. Impress your loved ones with this mouthwatering creation and enjoy the delightful blend of flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce garbanzo beans drained canned
  • 28  canned tomatoes whole crushed peeled canned
  • large eggs 
  • cup feta cheese crumbled
  • tablespoon flat parsley chopped
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove coarsely chopped
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoons paprika sweet
  •  jalapeno seeded finely chopped
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • medium onion finely chopped
  • servings wholewheat pita breads 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Heat oil in a largeovenproof skillet over medium-highheat.
  3. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeños; cook,stirring occasionally, until onion is soft,about 8 minutes.
  4. Add chickpeas, paprika,and cumin and cook for 2 minutes longer.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes and their juices.Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low,and simmer, stirring occasionally, until saucethickens slightly, about 15 minutes. Seasonto taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle fetaevenly over sauce. Crack eggs one at a timeand place over sauce, spacing evenly apart.
  7. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until whitesare just set but yolks are still runny, 5–8minutes.
  8. Garnish with parsley and cilantro.
  9. Serve with pita for dipping.
  10. Per serving: 358 calories, 22 g fat, 22 g carbohydrates
  11. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories799kcal
Protein16.72%
Fat26.59%
Carbs56.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61.56
Glycemic Load
32.58
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
68.776086848715%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.64mg
Luteolin
0.47mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.71mg
Quercetin
13.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:798.88kcal
39.94%
Fat:25.48g
39.2%
Saturated Fat:7.27g
45.45%
Carbohydrates:122.22g
40.74%
Net Carbohydrates:97.88g
35.59%
Sugar:46.97g
52.19%
Cholesterol:270.25mg
90.08%
Sodium:3622.43mg
157.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:36.05g
72.1%
Vitamin C:186.9mg
226.54%
Vitamin B6:2.79mg
139.28%
Iron:22.14mg
122.99%
Manganese:2.45mg
122.45%
Potassium:3955.58mg
113.02%
Vitamin E:15.47mg
103.12%
Vitamin B2:1.66mg
97.42%
Fiber:24.33g
97.33%
Calcium:842.65mg
84.27%
Copper:1.61mg
80.37%
Vitamin B3:15.43mg
77.17%
Vitamin B1:1.12mg
74.65%
Vitamin K:74.52µg
70.97%
Phosphorus:705.61mg
70.56%
Magnesium:263.39mg
65.85%
Vitamin A:3164.84IU
63.3%
Folate:230.17µg
57.54%
Vitamin B5:4.03mg
40.32%
Selenium:28.01µg
40.02%
Zinc:5.34mg
35.59%
Vitamin B12:1.02µg
16.93%
Vitamin D:1.43µg
9.56%
Source:Epicurious