Huevos a la Flamenca

Huevos a la Flamenca is a vibrant Spanish breakfast dish featuring eggs baked over a bed of sautéed vegetables and spices, offering a delightful way to start your day. This vegetarian version brings together the rich flavors of the Mediterranean in a simple yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1, diced
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 2 medium, chopped
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chickpeas - 200 grams, canned and drained
• Fresh spinach - 100 grams
• Eggs - 4 large
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add the diced red and green bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until they start to soften.
5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes break down.
6. Add the drained chickpeas and fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
7. Make four small wells in the vegetable mixture and crack an egg into each well.
8. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
9. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 420 mg
• Cholesterol: 370 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.
• High in protein from the eggs and chickpeas, promoting muscle health.

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