⏱ 30 min totalChorizo Shakshuka
Per 1 serving · 449 g · 13 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein39g21% of calories
- Carbs16g8% of calories
- Fat60g71% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Chorizo Shakshuka (449 g) has 761 calories, with 39 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 60 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in protein (79% DV), dietary fiber (20% DV) and Vitamin A (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 89%, 108% and 100% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein79%
- Dietary fiber20%
- Vitamin A22%
- Vitamin C74%
- Vitamin E27%
- Thiamine161%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin D19%
- Vitamin K15%
- Folate (B9)15%
- Magnesium15%
- Manganese18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium89%
- Saturated fat108%
- Cholesterol100%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ tbsp Olive oil
4 oz Pork and beef chorizo
⅛ cup, chopped Onion
¼ medium Red bell pepper
½ cloves, minced Garlic
⅛ tbsp Chili powder
⅛ tbsp, ground Cumin seed
⅛ tsp Black pepper- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
⅞ cup Tomatoes
1 large Egg
½ oz Queso añejo
1 tbsp Cilantro
Directions
- 1
Warm the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chorizo and cook, breaking it up, until well browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer the chorizo to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- 2
Add the onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt; cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 3
Return the browned chorizo to the pan and pour in the diced tomatoes. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Make four small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each. Cover the skillet and cook until the egg whites are set and the yolks are done to your liking, 6 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Uncover, sprinkle with the queso añejo and cilantro, and serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (449 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 196 μg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 67 mg | 74% |
| Vitamin D | 3 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 18 μg | 15% |
| Thiamine | 2 mg | 161% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 62% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 79% |
| Folate (B9) | 61 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 μg | 120% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 49% |
| Choline | 277 mg | 50% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 228 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 1,079 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 393 mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 43 μg | 79% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 26 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,188 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 12 μg | — |
| Fructose | 4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 5,328 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 29 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 89 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 761 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 144minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 91minCycling (moderate)
- 63minRunning (6 mph)
- 107minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chorizo Shakshuka?
One serving of Chorizo Shakshuka (1 serving) has 761 calories, which works out to 169 calories per 100 g. That is about 38% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chorizo Shakshuka high in protein?
It provides a solid 39 g of protein per serving (79% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Chorizo Shakshuka keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 10 g of net carbs and 8% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chorizo Shakshuka?
2050 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chorizo Shakshuka?
8.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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