Vegetarian Puttanesca Shakshuka
A quick single-serving dinner featuring rich Puttanesca sauce and gently poached eggs. Warm, savory, and ready in minutes for an effortless high-protein meal.
Prep
3 min
Cook
8 min
Total
11 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Doo + Lila
Doo created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
3 min
Cook
8 min
Total
11 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store any leftover sauce separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a small non-stick skillet or pan…
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Heat a small non-stick skillet or pan…
Heat a small non-stick skillet or pan over medium heat, around 350°F (175°C).
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Pour the jarred puttanesca sauce into the…
Pour the jarred puttanesca sauce into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer, which takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
Allow: 2 to 3 minutes
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Use a spoon to create two small…
Use a spoon to create two small wells in the simmering tomato sauce.
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Crack 1 egg into each well
Crack 1 egg into each well.
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Cover the skillet with a lid and…
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low.
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Cook for 4 to 6 minutes
Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, until the egg whites are fully set and white, but the yolks remain soft and runny.
Look for: the egg whites are fully set and white, but the yolks remain soft and runny
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Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle…
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve hot directly from the skillet or…
Serve hot directly from the skillet or transfer carefully to a bowl.
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