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Greek Shakshuka with Feta and Sautéed Spinach with Almonds

A hearty Mediterranean breakfast featuring a spiced tomato and egg shakshuka with creamy feta, paired with nutrient-dense sautéed spinach and crunchy almonds for a balanced, low-glycemic meal.

Greek Shakshuka with Feta and Sautéed Spinach with Almonds

Instructions

1
Prepare the Shakshuka Base
sautéing

Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat at approximately 160°C, add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened and translucent, then add minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.

💡 Keep the heat low when adding garlic to prevent bitterness, and let the spices bloom in the oil for deeper flavor.
2
Build the Shakshuka Sauce
simmering

Add crushed tomatoes, diced roasted red peppers, sliced Kalamata olives, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stir to combine, and let simmer over low-medium heat at about 100°C for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and reduces slightly with a glossy texture.

💡 The olives add a briny depth that makes this distinctly Mediterranean—taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
3
Prepare Spinach Side
sautéing

Heat olive oil in a separate large pan over medium heat at 160°C, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add fresh spinach in batches, stirring for 3-4 minutes until wilted and bright green; toss in sliced almonds and a splash of lemon juice, cooking for 1 more minute until almonds are lightly toasted.

💡 Add spinach in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, ensuring even wilting without steaming.
4
Poach Eggs and Finish Shakshuka
poaching

Make 4 wells in the simmering sauce using the back of a spoon, crack one egg into each well, crumble feta cheese over the entire surface, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook over low heat at about 90°C for 6-8 minutes until the egg whites are set and opaque but yolks remain runny; garnish with chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

💡 Cover tightly to trap steam, which cooks the egg tops evenly without needing to flip them.
Prep Time
10 Min
Cook Time
25 Min
Per Serving
462kcal
Protein15%
Carbs20%
Fat65%
Glycemic Load
14 (Medium)
Nutrition Information
Energy462 kcal · 23%
Protein17 g · 34%
Carbohydrates22 g · 7%
Carbs (absorbed)20 g · 8%
Dietary Fiber3 g · 12%
Fat32 g · 46%
Saturated Fat7 g · 35%
Monounsaturated Fat19.5 g · 78%
Polyunsaturated Fat3.5 g · 32%
Trans Fat0.13 g · 6%
Cholesterol71 mg · 24%
Sodium855 mg · 43%
Potassium420 mg · 12%
Calcium130 mg · 13%
Magnesium46 mg · 12%
Phosphorus170 mg · 24%
Iron3.1 mg · 22%
Zinc1.7 mg · 17%
Copper0.17 mg · 17%
Selenium17 µg · 31%
Iodine10.5 µg · 7%
Vitamin C12 mg · 15%
Vitamin A710 µg · 89%
Vitamin D0.80 µg · 4%
Vitamin E4.6 mg · 38%
Vitamin K96 µg · 128%
Vitamin B10.12 mg · 11%
Vitamin B20.23 mg · 16%
Vitamin B60.29 mg · 21%
Vitamin B120.70 µg · 28%
Folate96 µg · 48%
Niacin1.7 mg · 11%
Biotin7 µg · 14%
Pantothenic Acid0.80 mg · 13%
Salt Equivalent2.2 g · 36%

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