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Shakshuka in a dark cast-iron skillet with poached eggs, red bell pepper, crumbled feta and fresh parsley

Shakshuka with Bell Pepper and Feta

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce, finished with feta and parsley. 26 g of protein, only 18 g of carbs per serving, ready in 30 minutes.

Low-CarbVegetarian
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
kcal / serving
470

Ingredients

Servings1
  • 2eggs (medium)
  • ½red bell pepper(in strips, about 200 g)
  • 200 gchopped tomatoes (canned)
  • ½red onion(finely diced, about 80 g)
  • 1 clovesgarlic(finely chopped)
  • 50 gfeta cheese(roughly crumbled)
  • 7 ½ mlolive oil
  • ½ tspsweet paprika powder
  • ¼ tspground cumin
  • ½ pinchchilli flakes(to taste)
  • 5 gfresh parsley(roughly chopped)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the 7 ½ ml olive oil in a non-stick pan with a lid (about 26 cm) over medium heat. Soften the ½ red onion for about 3 minutes until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add the ½ red bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in the 1 cloves garlic, ½ tsp sweet paprika powder, ¼ tsp ground cumin and ½ pinch chilli flakes and toast briefly until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Pour in the 200 g chopped tomatoes (canned), season with salt and pepper and simmer for 8 minutes over medium heat until the sauce thickens.

  4. 4

    Make four wells in the sauce with a spoon. Crack the 2 eggs (medium) one at a time into a cup and slide them gently into the wells.

  5. 5

    Cover with the lid and cook the eggs over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny.

  6. 6

    Crumble the 50 g feta cheese over the top, sprinkle with 5 g fresh parsley and serve straight from the pan.

Nutrition per 100 g

per 100 gper serving
Energy95 kcal470 kcal
Protein6 g26 g
Carbs4 g18 g
Fat6 g30 g
Fiber1 g5 g

Frequently asked

How do I know the eggs are done?

The whites should be fully opaque and no longer wobble, while the yolks still look glossy. If the yolk still looks transparent, give it another minute. Tap gently with the back of a spoon instead of overcooking.

Can I prep shakshuka ahead?

The tomato and bell pepper sauce keeps in the fridge for 2 days. Bring it back to a simmer in the pan before service, then crack the fresh eggs into it. That way the yolks stay creamy and nothing turns rubbery.

What can I serve on the side if I am not eating low carb?

Warm flatbread or pita is the classic dip. A slice of toasted wholegrain bread also works, but it pushes the carbs per serving up to roughly 35 g.

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