How long does it take to make Swiss Chard Microgreens Shakshuka (25-Minute One-Pan Breakfast)?
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
25 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 17, 2026
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Swiss Chard microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Poached eggs in spiced tomato sauce finished with vibrant Swiss chard microgreens for a colorful, nutrient-packed breakfast.
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
Swiss Chard microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
4 eggs
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 cup Swiss chard microgreens
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili flakes
2 tbsp olive oil
Feta & crusty bread to serve
Sauté onion in olive oil 5 minutes. Add garlic and spices; cook 1 minute.
Pour in tomatoes; simmer 10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt.
Make four wells in the sauce; crack an egg into each. Cover and cook 5–7 minutes until whites are set.
Remove from heat, scatter Swiss chard microgreens over the top, and crumble feta. Serve with crusty bread.
Swiss chard microgreens are distinguished by their vivid stem colors — red, yellow, and white — which come from betalain pigments, the same compound class found in amaranth and beets. They are used as a visual garnish, salad component, and smoothie green.
• Swiss chard and Swiss chard microgreens contain betalain pigments, the same class of compounds studied in amaranth, beets, and other brightly colored plants.
moderate evidence• Swiss chard is a recognized dietary source of vitamin K, magnesium, and beta-carotene (a Vitamin A precursor).
moderate evidence• Pigment intensity and nutrient content in Swiss chard microgreens vary by stem color variety and growing conditions.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017
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