Vegan Shakshuka
Are you looking for a quick hearty dish which is easy to make? Then check out this flavorful and delicious vegan Shakshuka. It's ready in 30 minutes and great as a main dish (lunch, dinner, breakfast) or as a side dish. Enjoy Shakshouka on its own or with bread (e.g. flatbread), rice or pasta.
Servings 4
Equipment
- Cast iron pan*
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp oil or vegetable broth
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 3.5 oz (100 g) greens of choice e.g. kale, spinach
- 14 oz (400 g) diced tomatoes
- 11 oz (300 g) marinara sauce
- 1 (120 g) red bell pepper
- 3 heaped tbsp (100 g) tomato paste
- 1/4 cup (60 g) plant-based cream
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin or more to taste
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika or more to taste
- 2 tsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or less if you don't like it spicy
- 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- pinch of black salt (Kala Namak) (optional, see notes)
- vegan cheese of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add diced onion. Sautè for about 4 minutes. Then add garlic and sautè for a further minute.
- Add the greens, cover and cook for about 1 minute until wilted down.
- Next add the diced tomatoes, pepper, marinara sauce, and tomato paste.
- Stir to combine, then add all spices, sweetener, and let simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the plant-based cream, the chickpeas and turn off the heat after about 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Add more salt/pepper/spices to taste.
- Finally, add dollops of vegan cheese (e.g. vegan cream cheese or vegan ricotta, feta, etc.) on top.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and red pepper flakes. Enjoy with bread/flatbread, rice or pasta!
Notes
- Black salt (also known as "Kala Namak" is high in sulfur and has an eggy flavor. If you want your vegan Shakshuka to taste like eggs, definitely add a pinch of it. You can buy it at most Indian grocery stores, or online.
- Recipe serves 4. Nutrition facts are for one serving.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Shakshuka
Amount per Serving
Calories
251
% Daily Value*
Fat
7.5
g
12
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
9.7
g
39
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
9.4
g
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.