Cabbage and Spinach Shakshuka with Cilantro

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A green vegetable twist on traditional shakshuka, featuring sautéed cabbage, spinach, and fresh cilantro in a fragrant spiced tomato sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs green cabbage, fresh spinach, tomato paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 260 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 cups shredded green cabbage and 3 cups chopped fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes to let spices bloom.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup water, then season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Make 4 small wells in the vegetable sauce, crack 4 large eggs into the wells, cover the skillet, and cook over low heat for 6-8 minutes until eggs are set to desired doneness.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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