Green Shakshuka Spinach Feta (Printer-friendly)

A colorful dish combining green vegetables, fresh herbs, eggs, and creamy feta for a wholesome meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Greens

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
06 - 7 oz baby spinach, roughly chopped
07 - 3.5 oz kale or Swiss chard, stemmed and chopped
08 - 2 spring onions, sliced
09 - 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)

→ Herbs & Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
12 - ½ teaspoon ground paprika
13 - ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste
15 - ½ small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
16 - ½ small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - ½ small bunch fresh dill, chopped

→ Eggs & Cheese

18 - 4 large eggs
19 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Garnish

20 - Extra chopped herbs
21 - Toasted bread or pita (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
02 - Stir in garlic, green bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for another 4-5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Add the spinach, kale (or Swiss chard), and spring onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until greens are wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, paprika, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
05 - Mix in chopped parsley, cilantro, and dill. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Taste and adjust seasoning.
06 - Using a spoon, make 4 small wells in the vegetable mixture. Crack an egg into each well.
07 - Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 7-8 minutes.
08 - Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top. Cover for another minute to slightly melt the cheese.
09 - Remove from heat. Garnish with extra fresh herbs and serve immediately with toasted bread or pita if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns ordinary vegetables into something luxurious with minimal effort
  • The runny yolks create an instant creamy sauce that ties everything together
  • You can swap whatever greens you have on hand and it still works
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the pan or the eggs will steam instead of poach properly
  • Letting the greens cook down before adding eggs prevents too much liquid from pooling
  • The skillet needs to be oven safe if you want to finish under the broiler for bubbly feta
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs will cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • Use a lid that fits well to trap steam for perfect egg poaching in the skillet

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