Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, specifically though to my own mother! One thing I dislike most about being so far from my family is not being able to spend holidays with them as easily. So I have to send my love from afar and cook something as if my mom were here.
Shakshuka is an Israel dish made with tomatoes, peppers, and topped with poached eggs. That’s all I know about it. I would be lying if I said the only reason I decided to make this recipe is because it looked so pretty…
There are always go-to recipes that you can make any day of the week. This is one of those recipes. I came up with this recipe years ago when trying to think of something healthy to make and have leftovers to easily pack for lunch. I’ve seen lots of stuffed pepper recipes, but they are usually made with rice and ground beef. This recipe swaps quinoa and ground turkey to make it something you can feel good about eating. Add in some kale and tomatoes you have a real winner!
I actually ran out of tomatoes so I added a 1/2 cup of crushed tomatoes instead. Sometimes adaptation is the best skill a cook can have!