Spinach and Feta Shakshuka (Print View)

Poached eggs in spiced tomato and wilted spinach topped with crumbled feta, ideal for brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Greens

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 7 oz fresh baby spinach
06 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices

→ Spices & Seasoning

07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Dairy & Eggs

13 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
14 - 4 large eggs

→ Garnishes (optional)

15 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
16 - Crusty bread or gluten-free bread, for serving

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
02 - Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook 3–4 minutes until the pepper softens, stirring to combine with the onion.
03 - Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 1 minute until the spices become fragrant.
04 - Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices, bring to a gentle simmer and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
05 - Add the baby spinach in batches, stirring each addition until wilted. Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Using the back of a spoon, make four shallow wells in the sauce. Crack one egg into each well, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet and cook 6–8 minutes until whites are set and yolks remain slightly runny.
07 - Remove the lid and evenly scatter the crumbled feta over the eggs and sauce. Allow the cheese to warm for 1 minute.
08 - Top with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired and serve immediately with crusty or gluten-free bread alongside.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The feta melts into the sauce for little pops of creamy surprise in every bite — don&apost skip it.
  • This dish transforms simple veggies and pantry spices into something you&aposll crave again and again.
02 -
  • If you rush the tomato sauce, everything turns watery — let it simmer until pleasantly thick.
  • Leaving the pan covered a minute too long can take your eggs from luscious to chalky, so peek often toward the end.
03 -
  • Let your tomato sauce reduce longer than you think for best flavor and egg setting.
  • A sprinkle of smoked paprika right at the end intensifies everything without overpowering the dish.
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