Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce — a one-pan breakfast with real vegetables at its base.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Why this fits a diabetes-friendly diet

At 16g of carbs per serving, it fits comfortably within most low-carb diabetes meal plans, and its estimated glycemic index of ~25 means the carbs it does have tend to digest slowly rather than spiking blood sugar fast.

• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 1/2 medium onion
• 2 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté onion and bell pepper until soft, 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in diced tomatoes and simmer 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Make 4 wells in the sauce and crack in the eggs.
5. Cover and cook 6–8 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still soft.
6. Finish with fresh parsley and serve straight from the pan.