A cast-iron skillet of eggs baked into greens, crisp potatoes and crumbled feta, seen from above.Skillet eggs baked with greens, potatoes and feta

Green shakshuka

Maya Okafor
by @maya_cooks · Weeknight vegetarian, Lagos → Leeds
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  • 30 min
  • Serves 2
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
Breakfast for dinner, twice a week in our house.Maya's note

Method

4 steps · 30 min
  1. Step 1.

    Fry the potatoes in the oil in a cast-iron pan until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.

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  2. Step 2.

    Add the garlic and cumin for 30 seconds, then pile in the greens and stir until wilted. Season well.

  3. Step 3.

    Make four wells and crack an egg into each. Cover and cook on low until the whites set, 5 to 7 minutes.

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  5. Step 4.

    Scatter over the feta and chili flakes. Bring the pan to the table.

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Community recipe. Not medical or dietary advice.Published Aug 30, 2026 · Updated Sep 2, 2026