Whole30 Braised Eggs with Tomato and Spinach

Elevate your breakfast game with this wholesome and hearty Whole30 Braised Eggs with Tomato and Spinach recipe! Bursting with flavor from aromatic garlic, sweet red bell peppers, and vibrant spices like cumin and paprika, this savory dish is simmered in a rich tomato sauce and infused with the goodness of fresh spinach. Skillfully prepared in just one skillet, perfectly poached eggs nestle into the sauce, offering a creamy contrast to the tangy tomato base. This gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-compliant meal is ready in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a nourishing start to your day or a satisfying dinner option. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and enjoy a medley of textures and flavors that are as healthy as they are delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 14.5 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 5 cups fresh spinach
• 6 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, ground cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.

Step 6

Let the tomato sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring it into the sauce until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Using a spoon, create small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.

Step 9

Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the eggs to cook until the whites are set but the yolks remain slightly runny, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 11

Serve the braised eggs warm, optionally with additional parsley as garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1147.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	942.2

Total Fat 59.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1116mg	0%
Sodium 3434.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.6g
Protein 50.7g	0%

Vitamin D 246IU	0%
Calcium 501.5mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 2426.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 23.4%