Welcome to “What’s Making Me Happy This Week,” a weekly feature that forces me to appreciate the little things that are making me happy.
This week: Trader Joe’s Shakshuka Starter. (Past happy-making posts are here. Yes, there has only been one other so far, but they will collect on that page, and I will enjoy watching the list grow.)
I love Shakshuka, but I’m not going to get fancy with spices and whatnot in an already crazy morning in my house. This starter kit, found in the frozen section at Trader Joe’s, is tasty and easy.
You put a tablespoon or so of water in a warm pan, toss in the frozen tomato/pepper/spice mix, then cover the pan. After about five minutes, I add an egg–or two eggs if I’m sharing with my husband. And at the very end, I toss in baby spinach if I have some in the fridge and maybe some feta if I’m feeling extra fancy.
It’s SO GOOD! (Photo by Sara Dubler on Unsplash) My version is not this pretty, but tastes like I imagine the version in the photo tastes.
According to the directions, you can also use the microwave, but in my opinion the microwave takes away the sensation of making something that feels fresh (even though, yes, I realize it’s frozen).
Let me know if you’ve tried it already and what you think. And if you’re a shakshuka newbie, try it and report back!
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3 Responses
A) I will certainly try this! I am all for including veggies in breakfast.
B) I am loving this feature on your blog. The things you might want to notice and remember later feel so temporary when you post them on platforms like FB and Insta, but blogging, on the other hand, feels more like a scrapbook to me.
I haven’t tried the mix, but I’ve made it from scratch. It’s one of my favorite dishes!
Just had it again this morning. Never disappoints!