Shakshuka Ranchero
Got dinner plans? Cue up an easy, tasty and fast vegetarian option. This is a typical Mediterranean dish that has been around for centuries. We put a twist on it and made it “Ranchero style.” Fantastic for breakfast, brunch or BFD (Breakfast for Dinner). This one wins praise all around the table.
Serves 6
Ingredients:
2 cups water or broth
1 cup brown rice
1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sweet onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 poblano pepper, diced
3 bell peppers (red, yellow and/or orange), diced
2 (14 oz) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
6 eggs
6 tostada shells
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup diced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup diced green onion
1 avocado, sliced, for garnish
Shredded lettuce, for garnish
Directions:
Heat water or broth over high heat in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add brown rice and turn heat down to low. Cook rice according to package instructions. Season as needed with salt and pepper.
In a separate saucepan, warm drained black beans on low.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Heat 10″ cast iron or oven safe skillet to medium high heat. Add olive oil, onion and garlic to the pan and cook until soft about 5-6 minutes. Add poblano pepper and bell peppers. Cook until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add in the smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the diced tomatoes. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
With a spoon, gently create 6 circles or pockets to crack the eggs into. Gently crack eggs into skillet over tomatoes in the different spots you’ve created around the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
Immediately add the skillet to oven (uncovered) and bake until eggs are just set, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onion. Garnish with sliced avocado and lettuce.
Place a tostada shell on a plate. Top with brown rice and black beans. Add a scoop of Shakshuka with toppings. Sprinkle queso fresco on top. Add lettuce, tomatoes or any other fresh vegetables you have