This Green Shakshuka is loaded with veggies, feta cheese, and perfectly cooked eggs!
Is it just me, or have people taken a step back in their excitement over breakfast recently? I feel like the only time I see eggs on a café menu nowadays is on top of avocado toast or scrambled into an omelet.
It makes no sense. They’re delicious, savory, and packed with protein, so why limit them to only one or two dishes at breakfast time? Once you start thinking outside the box, a world of possibilities opens up!
This recipe for a green shakshuka is one of those possibilities. Shakshuka is a bold, flavorful dish popular in Northern Africa and the Middle East, typically made with tomatoes and eggs. Green shakshuka puts an even more colorful spin on the dish by featuring a medley of green veggies into which the eggs are tucked and cooked. It’s often eaten for breakfast, but I love eating it any time of day!
Packed with leafy greens, bright herbs, and perfectly cooked eggs, this one-pan wonder is an MVP for vegetarians, low-carb enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a meal that’s as tasty as it is versatile. And let’s be real—anything that involves feta cheese is already winning!
Is This Green Shakshuka Healthy?
Spoiler alert: Yes! With its base of nutrient-packed spinach and kale, this dish offers vitamins A, C, and K, not to mention fiber to keep you feeling full and happy, and eggs for protein and healthy fats.
Want to make this green shakshuka even healthier? Use a spritz of olive oil spray instead of the full two tablespoons, and if you’re watching your sodium intake, use half the salt or omit it altogether, adding just an extra squeeze of lemon juice when serving to boost the flavors. If you’re lactose intolerant, you can swap the feta for a plant-based alternative.
How To Get Perfectly Runny Eggs
This green shakshuka is a super flavorful meal, and part of that flavor comes from its perfectly runny eggs that blend with the rest of the dish. If you cook the eggs until the yolks become solid and pale yellow, you’ll miss out on that rich, creamy texture, so follow my tips below to achieve perfectly soft yolks.
Firstly, make sure your greens mixture is fully cooked before cracking in the eggs, as they will cook quickly once added. Secondly, reduce your burner’s heat to low before adding your eggs. This way they won’t cook too quickly; you’ll cook the eggs in the mixture for about seven minutes, covered.
How To Make Ahead And Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm on the stovetop over low heat. This dish does not freeze well.
Serving Suggestions
What I love about green shakshuka is that you can eat it any time of the day. No matter when you’re enjoying this recipe, though, it pairs exceptionally well with warm bread, pita, or even Gluten-Free Naan since the mixture of greens and eggs is great for dipping.
Want to take your dipping game to a whole other level? Serve your green shakshuka alongside other dips, like a Keto Tzatziki, Baba Ghanoush, or Hummus. If you’re having friends over to enjoy a green shakshuka together, a dip-inspired potluck could be a fun idea to sample several delicious options!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 zucchini finely diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 4 cups kale chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and zucchini and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Add spinach and kale in batches, allowing each batch to wilt before adding more. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Reduce the heat to low. Make 4 wells in the greens mixture and crack an egg into each well. Cover and cook until eggs are set, about 7 minutes.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese and cilantro. Serve hot.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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