Microwave Mug Shakshuka with Chickpeas

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A quick and hearty riff on shakshuka with eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce and added chickpeas for extra protein, made in the microwave.

Allow yourself just five minutes — yes, really just five minutes! — and it can be yours when you need a hearty breakfast without even an...

Prep Time
2min
Cook Time
3min
Total Time
5min
Microwave Mug Shakshuka with Chickpeas recipe

Ingredients

1 Servings
(1 serving = 1 mug)
  • 1piece
    cube of all purpose sauce
  • 1/4cup
    cooked chickpeas
  • 1/8tsp
    paprika
  • 1/8tsp
    cumin
  • 1pinch
    salt
  • 1piece
    large egg
  • Cooking oil or spray

How to make Microwave Mug Shakshuka with Chickpeas

  1. Coat a microwave-safe mug with cooking oil or spray. Add the all purpose sauce cube to the mug. See the all-purpose sauce cube recipe here: https://www.chefadora.com/themealengineer/the-all-purpose-sauce-cube-tomato-onion-bell-pepper-and-garlic-base-sauce-squy5rucuv

    Step 1.1: Coat a microwave-safe mug with cooking oil or spray
  2. Add paprika, cumin, and salt, and stir to combine.

    Step 1.1: Add paprika, cumin, and salt, and stir to combine
  3. Add the chickpeas and stir to combine.

    Step 1.1: Add the chickpeas and stir to combine
  4. Make a well in the center of the sauce and crack the egg into the well. Pierce the center of the egg yolk once with a knife.

    Step 1.1: Make a well in the center of the sauce and crack the egg into the well
  5. Microwave for 1 minute. Continue cooking in 20-second intervals until the white is set and the yolk is at your preferred doneness. Garnish with cilantro and feta, and serve immediately.

    Step 1.1: Microwave for 1 minute

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the mug is microwave-safe to avoid any accidents.

  2. Adjust the cooking time based on your microwave's power.

  3. For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of feta cheese and fresh cilantro before serving.

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