Chickpea Shakshuka
This hearty and flavorful vegan shakshuka features tender chickpeas simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. It's a comforting one-pan meal perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 230 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 pcsred bell pepper, diced
- 1 tspcumin, ground
- 1 tsppaprika, ground
- 0.5 tspchili powder(optional)
- 800 gcanned crushed tomatoes
- 400 gcanned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cupwater
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
Equipment
large skillet · knife · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and red bell pepper to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
About 7 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili powder (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, chickpeas, and water. Stir to combine.
About 1 min
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper.
Cook’s note: Adjust seasoning to your taste after simmering.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 7
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Cook’s note: Serve hot with warm pita bread or crusty whole-grain bread for dipping.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 230.4kcal
- Protein
- 8.4g
- Carbs
- 31.4g
- Fat
- 7.9g
- Fibre
- 7.9g
- Sugar
- 11.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover chickpea shakshuka in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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