Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am starting to see flowers blooming, birds chirping and spring veggies coming onto the shelves. All of this inspired me to “go green” today and share this Spring Green Shakshuka with you. Sounds a little exotic? It’s really quite a simple dish. Let me tell you more.
Spring Green Shakshuka
Shakshuka is an African or Middle Eastern dish traditionally consisting of eggs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. I am bringing you a healthy, green version filled with some of spring’s most delicious veggies. Asparagus and fresh peas just scream spring to me and I knew I wanted to take advantage of their freshness. This Spring Green Shakshuka is packed with spinach, leeks, asparagus and peas. Fresh herbs always bring an extra element of flavor and texture and I like to cook with them whenever possible. Mint, parsley and dill offer up a punch of flavor here.
Starting my day off with a big serving of greens just makes me feel like I am off to a running start (pun intended). However, my Spring Green Shakshuka can be eaten at breakfast, lunch or dinner. While it may look complicated, it’s really an easy one pan, skillet meal. You can even enjoy this healthy creation right out the pan. Just dip your pita bread right in and take a scoop.
Spring Green Shakshuka is a low carb, vegetarian, gluten free and high protein meal. It’s very easy to customize to your own tastes by adding more vegetables you enjoy. My base was spinach, leeks and mixed greens. Kale or collard greens can easily be subbed in. This is one of those if you have it in your fridge, it works meals. Eggs are poached right in the skillet adjust the cooking time to your likeness and dig in.
Perfect for Easter, Passover or Mother’s Day brunch!
Have you ever tried Shakshuka? What are your favorite spring vegetables? I have been on a cooking binge this weekend so expect to see a bunch of new recipes coming your way.
A spring green twist on a traditional Shakshuka. Filled w fresh spring herbs and veggies, eggs. Vegetarian, GF, low fat, high protein 
Spring Green Shakshuka
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This looks yummy! I especially like all the different greens that are included in the recto make it super healthy.
Thanks me too it is a tasty way to mix it up
I don’t think I’ve ever head of shakshuka before. I bet you could do a mix of this and the more traditional one as like a breakfast bar if you have company over so everyone can get what they want.
Sure why not!?
This looks really good! I don’t know about lima beans tho…lol. I’ve been eating fried eggs on top of my kale/quinoa bowls for lunch. It’s so good!
I love the combo of the greens and eggs with fresh herbs
Such a fun idea and I’m all about GREEN!! We had green rice and green cauliflower rice last night. I’ll have to add this to the list for quick dinners this week. I don’t think we have lima beans in the freezer but I’m guessing I could just swap for more peas.
Happy Meatless Monday!
Yes all the about the green veggies. You could certainly sub out the lima beans for peas or more greens
You know what? I read your post and then had lunch in a little bistro in Hermanus, on the coast of the Western Cape. I ordered a “green breakfast” that they served all day. It consisted of lots of greens similar to your recipe and runny benedict eggs. It was a dream!! Although I didn’t cook it myself, I got to eat a menu inspired by your post. Thank you!
Oh wow that is so fun thanks for sharing that!
I have never seen anything like this before! I don’t do runny yolks, but this is just so bright and beautiful!
This looks amazing! Would be so great after a long run, or for brunch! Love all the different green veggie shapes and flavors.
Thanks so much. It’s a nice change from the traditional prep. I am all about the greens right now
I’ll bet this would be good with vegan egg too! All the veggies look so good, and the vegan eggs, even though they’re most like scrambled eggs, taste very eggy!
Those would totally work too!
Look at all this green goodness! I seriously love you meatless Monday posts! They all are such filling recipes!
Thanks so much Leslie!
I’ve never seen a green Shakshuka before, but it looks and sounds delicious x
thanks I thought it was a fun change
This looks really yummy and healthy. I try to stay away from eggs and meat though. I’ll try it without the eggs.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for checking it out perhaps adding some more beans in would be a nice sub
I love all the spring green in this! What a tasty dish that I need to try soon. Asparagus is always one of my favorites this time of year too.
I love spring asparagus too
This is beautiful! Do you use canned, fresh or frozen peas?
Fresh peas when available if not frozen. The canned peas are kind of mushy
Interesting!! I love quick and healthy recipes!
Thanks so much
This looks fantastic. So fresh and so tasty. Plus, it’s so super healthy. I must give this a try.
Thanks so much
This is loaded with nutrients! Not to mention, it’s a gorgeous recipe! Thanks for sharing your meatless ideas!
Thanks so much Lesley