Shakshuka with Spinach & Feta

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Breakfast

Shakshuka with Spinach & Feta

One-skillet eggs in spiced tomato sauce with wilted spinach — about 5g net carbs, high protein, and a satisfying break-fast or weekend brunch.

Strict ketoInsulin resistance
Net carbs
~5g
Servings
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min

Why this meal fits low carb

Eggs poached in a tomato-spinach skillet feel like weekend brunch without toast. Tomatoes contribute most net carbs — keep the sauce portion reasonable on strict keto days and load spinach.

Swaps

Omit feta for dairy-free. Add ground lamb for a denser dinner version.

Meal prep

Make the sauce ahead; reheat and crack eggs when serving.

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes (no sugar added)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 oz feta, crumbled
  • Salt, pepper, and fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft, 4–5 minutes.
  2. Stir in cumin, paprika, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Add spinach; stir until wilted. Make four wells in the sauce.
  4. Crack an egg into each well. Cover and cook until whites set, 6–8 minutes.
  5. Top with feta and parsley. Serve from the skillet.

Tips

Check tomato labels — some brands add sugar. Pair with black coffee, not juice, after a fast.

Check the numbers

This recipe is about ~5g net carbs per serving and ~20g protein. Verify packaged ingredients and set your daily budget:

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Net carb and protein values are working estimates intended for the listed quantities and stated servings; they are not laboratory analyses or medical advice. Brands and substitutions can change the result. Verify packaged foods with our net carb calculator. https://metaboliclowcarb.com