Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka

This delightful Middle Eastern dish features chickpeas and eggs gently simmered in a spicy tomato sauce. It's a perfect blend of flavors, served with warm, toasted bread. A satisfying meal that's both nutritious and delicious.

🍳 High Protein
🥑 Vegetarian
🥛 Dairy-free
🥗 Low-carb
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Lunch
30 min cook
Medium difficulty difficulty
450 cal
Middle East

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This Middle East lunch is Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka that comes together in about 30 min. The recipe records 9 distinct ingredients, 6 instruction steps and medium difficulty difficulty so you can check the scope before you start.

EasyChef tags Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka for high protein, vegetarian, dairy-free and low-carb preferences. The listed equipment includes blender, oven and stove. The recipe data lists approximately 450 calories. Follow the quantities and directions on this page, or open EasyChef to save the recipe and add missing ingredients to a shopping list.

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Ingredients
100 grams bread
2 unit egg
150 grams chickpea
2 cloves garlic
1 unit onion
0.5 unit lemon
5 grams spices
5 grams sugar
10 grams flour
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Oven
Stove
Pot

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Instructions

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Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Begin by chopping the onion and garlic finely. This will form the aromatic base of your dish.
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Step 2
In a pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and garlic with your chosen spices until they become fragrant and translucent.
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Step 3
Add the chickpeas, a squeeze of lemon juice, and sugar to the pot. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 10 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
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Step 4
Create small wells in the chickpea mixture and carefully crack the eggs into them. Transfer the pot to the preheated oven.
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Step 5
Bake the dish until the eggs are set to your liking, which should take approximately 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
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Step 6
Once done, serve the shakshuka hot, accompanied by slices of toasted bread for dipping and enjoying the rich sauce.
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More about the Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka

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Shakshuka is a traditional dish with roots in North African and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is believed to have originated in Tunisia and has since become a staple across the Middle East. The word 'shakshuka' means 'a mixture' in Arabic, which perfectly describes this hearty and flavorful dish. The combination of eggs poached in a spicy tomato and chickpea sauce makes it a versatile meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Its simplicity and rich flavors have made it popular worldwide. This particular version adds chickpeas for extra protein and texture, making it a satisfying vegetarian option. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up every bit of the delicious sauce.

Frequently asked questions

What ingredients do I need for Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka?

The main ingredients for Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka are bread, egg, chickpea, garlic and onion. The full list with quantities is on this page.

What kind of dish is Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka?

Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka is a Middle East lunch recipe.

How long does Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka take to make?

Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka takes about 30 min from start to finish.

How many calories are in Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka?

The recipe data for Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka lists roughly 450 calories.

Is Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka suitable for special diets?

Yes — Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka fits High Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Low-carb preferences.

Is Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka easy to make?

Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka is rated Medium difficulty difficulty. You'll need Blender, Oven, Stove.

How many steps are in the Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka recipe?

Chickpea and Egg Shakshuka is presented in 6 instruction steps on this page.

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