Kefta with Eggs

Kefta with Eggs is a flavorful Moroccan dish featuring spiced vegetarian meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, topped with perfectly poached eggs. This hearty meal is perfect for a satisfying lunch, offering a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 200 grams, cooked
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Breadcrumbs - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Tomato - 400 grams, diced (canned or fresh)
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Eggs - 2 large

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth.
2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and breadcrumbs to the mashed chickpeas. Mix until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden brown. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
6. Stir in the diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
7. Return the meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato sauce. Create small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.
8. Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.
9. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas, providing essential amino acids.
• Rich in dietary fiber which aids digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness.

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