Shakshuka with Avocado and Lime

This Shakshuka with Avocado and Lime is a refreshing twist on a classic dish, perfect when you’re craving something vibrant without heavy ingredients. It’s quick to prepare, looks appetizing, and has a fresher taste thanks to the lime and creamy avocado.

Great for breakfast, a late brunch, or a light dinner, especially when you don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen.

Shakshuka with Avocado and Lime

320kcal

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Prep 30 minutes mins

Cook 30 minutes mins

Total 1 hour hr

This Shakshuka with Avocado and Lime is the perfect start to your day. Tasty, fragrant, and highly nutritious—an essential breakfast dish.

Servings 4

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

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Main ingredients

• ▢ 400 g tomatoes Fresh or canned - both work well.
• ▢ 4 pcs eggs For best results, use fresh eggs.
• ▢ 1 pcs avocado Choose a ripe avocado for a creamy texture.
• ▢ 1 pcs onion Finely chopped.
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic Minced.
• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil For sautéing vegetables.

Spices

• ▢ 1 tsp cumin Fresh or ground.
• ▢ to taste salt
• ▢ to taste black pepper

Add-ons

• ▢ 1 pcs lime For a fresh zing and acidity.
• ▢ for serving fresh herbs Such as parsley or cilantro.

Equipment

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  Сковорода
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  Миска
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  Віночок
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  Лопатка
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  Ніж

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Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the finely chopped onion until translucent.
2. Add the minced garlic and cumin, cooking for another 1-2 minutes while stirring.
3. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
4. Using a spoon, make small wells in the sauce and gently crack the eggs into them.
5. Cover the pan and cook until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
6. Remove the pan from heat, add the sliced avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
7. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot with bread or tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories320kcalCarbohydrates25gProtein16gFat20g

Notes

It's best to add the avocado at the very end or directly into the bowl. Leaving it in the hot pan for too long will cause it to lose texture and become bitter.

Lime should not be substituted with vinegar or citric acid. Its aroma is what gives this version of shakshuka its unique flavor.

Cook the eggs over medium heat without overcooking. The yolk should remain a bit runny for the best taste.

If you like a bit of heat, add some chili or hot sauce. If not, the dish is fine without it.

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Avocado and lime shakshuka is a quick dish perfect for breakfast or a light dinner. Eggs in a tomato sauce, creamy avocado, and a fresh hint of lime. If you’re looking for more ideas on what to cook at home without too much hassle, this recipe will definitely come in handy.

I make this shakshuka when I want something lighter than the classic version loaded with tomatoes and spices. It’s not heavy, but still satisfying. And it doesn’t feel like “diet food” at all.

It’s also convenient because all the ingredients are simple: eggs, avocado, tomatoes, lime. Nothing exotic, but together it turns out to be more interesting than it sounds from the description.

Shakshuka is great because it’s easy to customize. You can change the spices, add herbs, or swap out the vegetables — and each time you get a slightly different dish, but with the same idea: quick, simple, and made in one pan.

The version with avocado and lime is just one of those variations that works well when you’re craving something fresher and lighter than the classic.