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  • New Mexico Chile Shakshuka

    Ingredients

    4 portions

    • Ingredients
      Amount
    • Olive oil
      1/4 cup
    • Green onion, minced
      1 cup
    • Garlic, minced
      1 Tbsp.
    • Cumin, ground
      1 Tbsp.
    • Red pepper flakes
      1 Tbsp.
    • New Mexico green chile peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, chopped
      1 lb.
    • Spinach leaves, chopped
      1 lb.
    • Cilantro, minced
      1/2 cup
    • Salt
      2 tsp.
    • Eggs, whole
      4 each

    • Ingredients
      Amount
    • Feta cheese
      1/2 cup
    • Chives, 1" pieces
      1/4 cup
    • Cilantro leaves
      1/4 cup
    • Extra virgin olive oil
      1/4 cup
    • Pita bread, cut into wedges
      2 each

    Method

    1. Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.
    2. Add green onion, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes and sauté until translucent and aromatic, about 3-4 minutes.
    3. Add the chile, spinach, cilantro, and salt. Cook the spinach until wilted, about 304 minutes more.
    4. Using an immersion blender, blend about 1/2 the mixture. Stir to combine.
    5. Create four wells in the mixture, using the black of a spoon, and add one egg to each well.
    6. Cover and simmer on medium low until the eggs are just cooked through, but the yolks are still creamy.

    To Serve:

    1. Garnish with feta, chives, cilantro, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with warm pita wedges.
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