Yemeni Lahsa (Elite Shakshuka) Recipe

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Yemeni Lahsa (Elite Shakshuka) is a Saudi Arabian breakfast recipe that takes about 32 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 7 ingredients across 3 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 209 kcal with roughly 11 g of protein. Filed under vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb and high-protein.
On medium heat, warm the 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Add the diced onion and cook until it softens and turns translucent.
Stir in the diced tomato and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the tomatoes start to break down. Season with the 1/4 tsp allspice, salt, and 1/4 tsp cracked pepper.
Crack the 5 eggs into the pan with the onion and tomato mixture. Stir them thoroughly for about 2 minutes, breaking up the yolks and incorporating them into the base until the mixture starts to thicken.
Cover the pan and let it cook for another 5-6 minutes, until the eggs are fully set and the top is solidified. Finally, spread the 3 tbsp liquid cheese evenly over the eggs, cover again, and let it warm through for about 1 minute until it's just shimmering.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 209kcal | 10% |
| Fat | 16.2g | 23% |
| Carbohydrate | 5.3g | 2% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Eggs | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Soya | May contain |
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| 3.3g |
| 4% |
| Fibre | 0.9g | 3% |
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| Protein | 10.5g | 21% |
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| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Sulphites | May contain |
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| Gluten | Free from |
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| Crustaceans | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.