Shakshuka with Mozzarella & Avocado

Recipe makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
½ cup (120 g) tomato purée
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt & pepper, to taste
4 medium eggs
½ cup (56 g) mozzarella slices
1 medium avocado, sliced
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. And sauté the garlic for a minute until fragrant.

Add the tomato puree and season with paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.

Use a spoon to create four small wells. Crack one egg into each.

Add the mozzarella slices gently next to the eggs.

Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the whites are set and the cheese has melted.

Serve warm with avocado slices on the side and garnish with parsley.

Nutritional breakdown per serving. Recipe makes 2 servings

400 Calories
18g Protein
33.5g Fat
5g Fiber
7g Total Carbs
2g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.