Bell Peppers with Chickpea Mash, Eggs & Harissa
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Total time: 57 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 42 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Harissa is a spicy condiment from North Africa typically made from hot chile peppers, garlic, cumin, coriander, and caraway that can range from mild to fiery hot. Harissa is traditionally served with bread, couscous, soups, or stews. Make your own or find it in cans or jars online or at the grocery store. It's super versatile. Slather on meat before grilling. Use it to season burger patties. Stir it into hummus to spice things up. This flavor-packed recipe is a nice change of pace from the usual fried egg breakfast, plus you start your day with a serving of vegetables right out of the gate.
Ingredients
Bell pepper(s)
6 item(s), medium
Uncooked onion(s)
1 medium
Table salt
0.75 tsp
Black pepper
0.5 tsp
Ground turmeric
0.5 tsp
Garlic powder
0.5 tsp
Ground cumin
0.25 tsp
Ground cinnamon
0.25 tsp
Fresh baby spinach
3 cup(s)
Canned drained chickpeas
0.75 cup(s)
Egg
6 large egg(s)
Chives
6 tsp
Harissa paste
6 Tbsp
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with foil and spray foil with nonstick spray.
2
Slice lengthwise piece off each bell pepper, leaving stem and bottom intact, creating a boat shape from each; reserve cut pieces of bell pepper. Carefully scoop out membrane and seeds from peppers with melon baller or teaspoon. Set bell peppers on prepared pan, cut side up. Loosely cover with foil; bake 15 minutes
3
Meanwhile, dice reserved bell pepper pieces. Spray large skillet with nonstick spray and place over medium-low heat. Add diced bell peppers, onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 7 minutes. Add turmeric, garlic powder, cumin, and cinnamon and toss to combine. Add spinach and chickpeas; toss to combine and remove from heat.
4
Remove bell peppers from oven and reduce heat to 375°F. Place peppers in baking dish. Divide chickpea mixture evenly among peppers; crack 1 egg onto each pepper and sprinkle with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and remaining ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Bake, uncovered, until egg whites are set, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and spoon harissa paste over top.
5
Serving size: 1 stuffed pepper
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