Our rendition features anchovies for an infusion of savory flavor, and baby spinach to pack in extra veggies.

Add tomatoes and salt; bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.

a recipe photo of the Eggs in Purgatory

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Stir in spinach;cook until wilted, about 1 minute.

Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Choline helps with memory, mood and muscle control, and keeps the nervous system in working order.

the ingredients to make the Eggs in Purgatory

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Egg yolks also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, powerful compounds that help protect the eyes.

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and also provide vitamin K and potassium.

Theyre also full of antioxidants, including lycopene, beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.

a photo of the spinach cooking into the tomato mixture

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And canned tomatoeslike in this recipeoffer even more of these beneficial nutrients than fresh tomatoes.

You could also serve this with roasted potatoes, polenta or grits.

This dish goes by many names.

a photo of the eggs in each well in the tomato mixture

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In the Middle East and North Africa, its shakshuka (meaning mixed).

In Mexico, its huevos el diablo (the devils eggs).

Dried herbs are more potent than fresh, so you will be using less.

The rule of thumb is to replace the fresh herbs with one-third the amount of dried.

This recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, so you would use 1 teaspoon dried.

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