Green Shakshuka

Name: Green Shakshuka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ medium onion (diced); 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 9 ounces brussels sprouts (shaved or finely sliced); 1 zucchini (grated); 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 cups packed baby spinach; 5 large eggs; ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 large avocado (for garnish)

Shaved brussels sprouts and grated zucchini are sautéed with garlic and cumin, then combined with spinach before eggs are poached directly in the verdant vegetable mixture. Fresh cilantro and avocado finish the herb-forward dish.

Glycemic Load: 0.7 (Low)

319 calories per serving

Serves: 5

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Original recipe: downshiftology.com

About This Calculation

Green Shakshuka has a low glycemic load of 0.7 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are brussels sprouts (GL 0.4), zucchini (GL 0.1), onion (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.