Ojja bil Merguez

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Ingredients

  • 34 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 medium potatoes, cubed or diced
  • 12 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon harissa (see page 464), or 1 teaspoon paprika and a good pinch of ground chili pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons crushed caraway seed
  • 6 small merguez or other spicy sausages, sliced
  • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.
  2. Add the potatoes and saute lightly.
  3. Add tomato paste, the harissa diluted in a drop of water or the paprika and chili pepper, the garlic, and the caraway seeds.
  4. Pour in just enough water to cover, and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
  5. Add the sausages and cook for a further 15 minutes.
  6. Let the liquid evaporate over high heat.
  7. Pour in the eggs, add salt, and cook, stirring, until the eggs set to a soft, creamy consistency.
  8. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

707 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.2g 30% DV
Total Fat 42.9g 55% DV
Carbs 78.8g 29% DV
Fiber 21.4g 76% DV
Sugar 6.8g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9934.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1760.3mg 37% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 658.3mcg 73% DV
Vitamin C 17.5mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 313.8mg 24% DV
Iron 11.9mg 66% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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