Keto Shakshuka (Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
A flavorful keto shakshuka with eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce with peppers and onions. Low-carb, hearty, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (or more to taste)
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 4-6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened (5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes; cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Add crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until thickened.
- Make small wells in the sauce and crack eggs directly into them.
- Cover and cook until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny (5–7 minutes).
- Sprinkle with feta and garnish with parsley or cilantro.
- Serve hot, straight from the skillet.