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Best ever healthy shakshuka recipe in cast iron skillet with lots of fresh vegetables and crumbled feta.

Best Ever Healthy Shakshuka

Best ever healthy shakshuka for a nourishing, quick, and easy meal. Ready in 20 minutes, this flavorful Middle Eastern dish is protein packed and made with tomatoes, zucchini, soft poached eggs, crumbled feta and fresh herbs. Serve it with a warm pita or toasted bread for an easy breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
5 from 12 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving 3 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small zucchini, quartered into small pieces
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced or chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes, optional
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 large eggs
  • cup crumbled feta cheese

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.

Notes

* Use a non-stick pan or stainless steel pan.
TO STORE: divide into separate airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 - 4 days.
TO REHEAT: reheat on stovetop in small saute pan or place a damp paper towel on top and microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 336mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1756IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Greek, Healthy, Mediterranean
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