...
Go Back
+ servings
Keto shakshuka recipe skillet with gently poached eggs, rich tomato zucchini sauce, and crumbled feta.

Keto Shakshuka Recipe

Jason Brooks
A savory low-carb skillet featuring tender zucchini and sweet bell peppers simmered in a spiced tomato base, topped with gently poached eggs and creamy feta.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 183 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pan or skillet
  • Pan lid
  • spatula
  • Small ramekin

Ingredients

  • ½ onion chopped (approx. 1.75oz/ 50g)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper approx. 6oz/ 170g
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes approx. 400g
  • 1 middle-sized zucchini approx. 8.8oz/ 250g
  • 8.45 fl oz vegetable stock 250ml
  • 4 eggs
  • 3.50 oz feta cheese approx. 100g
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • parsley for garnishing

Instructions

  • Wash the bell pepper and zucchini, then peel and prepare the onion and garlic. Keep the vegetables dry after washing so they sauté rather than steam.
  • Dice the bell pepper and zucchini into small, even pieces, and mince the garlic. Similar-sized pieces soften at about the same pace in the skillet.
  • Warm a little cooking oil in a large pan and cook the onion until translucent. The onion should look glossy and softened without taking on deep browning.
  • Add the bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic, then cook for approximately 6-7 min. Continue until the pepper and zucchini have begun to soften and the garlic smells fragrant.
  • Pour in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock. Stir until the vegetables are surrounded by an even tomato mixture.
  • Season the skillet with paprika powder, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. The spices should perfume the sauce as they disperse through the warm liquid.
  • Simmer uncovered for approximately 10 min. Most of the excess liquid should cook away, leaving a thick sauce that holds its shape when stirred.
  • Press four wells into the thickened sauce with a spoon or spatula. Make enough room between the wells so the eggs do not run together.
  • Crack an egg into each well, using a small bowl or ramekin first if preferred. Sliding each egg in gently helps protect the yolk and keeps shell fragments out of the sauce.
  • Scatter the feta cheese over the sauce and eggs. The cheese will soften from the skillet heat while retaining some creamy, crumbly texture.
  • Cover the pan and cook over medium heat for approximately 10 more min. Stop when the whites look opaque and porcelain-white while the yolks still have rounded, soft centers.
  • Finish with chopped parsley and serve hot. The fresh parsley should brighten the rich sauce just before it reaches the table.

Notes

Sauce thickness: Simmer the sauce uncovered until a spatula leaves a clear trail across the skillet bottom before forming the wells for the eggs.
Egg poaching: Keep the pan covered over medium heat to trap steam, which cooks the whites evenly while keeping the yolks soft and runny.
Egg handling: Crack each egg into a small ramekin or bowl first to inspect for shell fragments and avoid broken yolks before sliding them into the sauce.
Make-ahead: Cook the spiced tomato-zucchini sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it in a covered container. Reheat gently in a skillet, then add the wells and fresh eggs just before serving.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Shakshuka Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
183
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10.2
g
16
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.5
g
28
%
Cholesterol
 
186
mg
62
%
Sodium
 
520
mg
23
%
Potassium
 
560
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
11.1
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3.4
g
14
%
Sugar
 
5.8
g
6
%
Protein
 
11.4
g
23
%
Vitamin A
 
1250
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
 
48
mg
58
%
Calcium
 
195
mg
20
%
Iron
 
2.1
mg
12
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword keto breakfast skillet, keto shakshuka recipe, low carb shakshuka, poached eggs in tomato sauce
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!