5 from 24 votes
Best Ever Healthy Shakshuka
Best Ever Healthy Shakshuka blends sautéed onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and spinach in a spiced tomato sauce with cumin, paprika, and optional chili flakes. Eggs are gently poached in the simmering sauce, topped with crumbled feta and fresh cilantro. This recipe offers a savory texture with tender vegetables and softly cooked eggs, creating a satisfying dish that can be served with warm pita or toasted bread for a balanced meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
273 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Greek, International
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced, medium
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 zucchini quartered into small pieces, small
- 3 garlic thinly sliced or chopped, medium cloves
- 1 ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- 1 ounce crushed tomatoes canned
- 1 cup spinach roughly chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 6 egg large
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- In a deep non-stick saute pan, heat olive oil to medium heat. Add in diced onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Add in the sliced garlic clove, cumin, paprika, ground ginger, and optional chili flakes. Cook for an additional minute.
- Add in crushed tomatoes, spinach, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, stir and bring the sauce to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Using a large spoon to make 6 small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each. Cover the pan and cook for 5 - 8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking.
- Garnish with crumbled feta, extra cilantro, and serve with warm pita or toasted bread.
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Notes
- Use a non-stick or stainless steel pan to prevent sticking and ease cooking.
- Store leftover shakshuka in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave with a damp paper towel to maintain moisture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
336mg
(112%)
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
365mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1756IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 336mg | 112% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1756IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.