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Keto and Low Carb Recipes: Mediterranean Shakshuka

Keto and Low Carb Recipes: Mediterranean Shakshuka What’s better than casserole for family-friendly meals and leftovers? Shakshuka. Keto shakshuka that is. For those who are unfamiliar shakshuka is a Mediterranean and North African dish composed of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, and garlic, and is commonly spiced with cumin,
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 2 large red peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 15 oz can plum tomatoes
  • 0.5 tsp saffron threads
  • 60 ml harissa paste 1/4 cup
  • pinch cayenne
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 240 ml water 1 cup, adjust for consistency
  • 6 eggs
  • 227 g feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large cast-iron pan, dry roast cumin seeds over medium heat for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add a drizzle of oil, then onion, peppers, garlic, thyme, parsley, cayenne, and smoked paprika. Cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
  3. Add tomatoes, saffron, harissa, salt and pepper. Add water until the mixture has a nice tomato sauce consistency. Cook on low for 15 minutes, adding more water as needed to maintain consistency.
  4. Using a large spoon, make 6 wells in the sauce. Crack one egg into each well. Season eggs with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until eggs are set but yolks are still slightly runny.
  5. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and serve directly from the pan with low carb bread for dipping.

Notes

Adjust harissa to taste - it varies significantly in heat level by brand. Nutrition is estimated.