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    Home » Recipes » Grain and Bean Recipes

    Easy Shakshuka with Chickpeas

    Published: Oct 16, 2018 · Modified: Jun 30, 2020 by Andrea

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    This Easy Shakshuka with Chickpeas is the ultimate vegetarian breakfast recipe! Naturally gluten-free, this one-pot egg recipe is totally easy to make in less than 30 mins.

    Easy Shakshuka in a large skillet with toasted bread slice on the side, on wood board decorated with spices and basil leaves.

    * Sponsored by Tabasco, and as usual all opinions are my own*

    When it comes to weekend brunch recipes, a super easy shakshuka is the sort of meal that gets you out of bed.

    It's a popular energetic Middle Eastern breakfast egg dish to share, served directly from its hot skillet.

    Easy Shakshuka in a large skillet with toasted bread slice on the side, on wood board decorated with spices and basil leaves.

    Shakshuka is basically a dish featuring poached eggs in tomato sauce ( a bit similar to the Italian Eggs in Purgatory), and it’s also incredibly easy to prepare, with simple pantry staples and a couple of fresh ingredients.

    This nutrient-packed easy shakshuka recipe makes a well-balanced breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner meal in as little as 25 minutes.

    The fiery and spicy tomato and bell pepper sauce with an added chickpeas, is the perfect base for free-range eggs baked to perfection and crusty bread to soak up all the flavorful sauce.

    Ingredients

    Ready in less than 30 minutes, all you need to make this easy shakshuka with chickpeas is just a handful of everyday ingredients: bell pepper,onion, garlic, eggs, chickpeas, whole canned tomatoes, basil leaves and a pinch of cumin and paprika.

    Easy shakshuka ingredients on wood board: one red onion, one long bell pepper, four eggs, a small cup with chickpeas, basil leaves, green tabasco bottle and cup with canned whole tomatoes.

    For an extra spicy punch, I've added some Tabasco Green Sauce in the mix, which goes especially well with this easy shashuka.

    It's just a little bit milder than the classic Tabasco Sauce. It gives this breakfast dish a nice spicy kick without overwhelming and overpowering the other ingredients.

    I'm a massive fan of spicy ingredients and the way they easily bring any dish to the next level.

    This Spicy Chickpea Easy Shakshuka is packed with nutrients and works wonders both as a breakfast or a weeknight meal. And for the perfect weekend treat, pair it up with a bloody mary, it's just the perfect combo!

    Easy Shakshuka in a large skillet with toasted bread slice on the side, on wood board decorated with spices, green tabasco bottle, and basil leaves. Bloody mary glass on the side.

    More Egg Recipes To Try:

    • Authentic Italian Potato Frittata
    • Perfect Soft-boiled Eggs
    • Veggie Omelet Muffins (Gluten-free)

    Did you make this recipe?

    Please let me know how you liked it! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #thepetitecook! Looking at your pictures always makes me smile *and super hungry*!

    Easy Shakshuka in a large skillet with toasted bread slice on the side, on wood board decorated with spices and basil leaves.
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    Easy Shakshuka with Chickpeas

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    This Easy Shakshuka with chickpeas is the ultimate vegetarian breakfast recipe! This gluten-free one-pot egg recipe is also ready in less than 30 minutes.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Middle Eastern
    Serving: 4
    Calories: 272kcal
    Author: Andrea Soranidis

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
    • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
    • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped into strips
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • 1 handful fresh basil leaves
    • 1 teaspoon Tabasco Green Sauce, or more to taste
    • 120 g cooked chickpeas, well drained, ½ cup
    • 2 cans organic whole plum tomatoes, 14 oz
    • 4 large free-range eggs
    • Sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/ 356F.
    • Transfer the tomatoes to a large bowl and squeeze through your fingers to create a chunky purée. Set aside until ready to use.
    • Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat with the olive oil, then fold in red onion and chopped bell pepper, and cook without stirring for 4-5 min, until softened and gently browned.
    • Add garlic, paprika and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    • Fold in the tomatoes and stir to combine. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, adding chickpeas half-way through cooking time. If the mixture gets to dry, pour in some of the tomato juice reserved from the can, then season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in a couple of fresh basil leaves.
    • With the help of a spoon, make a well near the edge of the pan and break an egg directly into it. Repeat with the remaining eggs, then season them with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Transfer the pan to the oven in the middle rack and cook for about 6-8 min, until the eggs are cooked through and the yolks are still runny.
    • Remove from the oven, sprinkle with a handful basil leaves on top and serve straight away with crusty bread on the side.
    Did you try this recipe? Tag @thepetitecook or use the hashtag #thepetitecook - Looking at your pictures makes my day!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1682IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 5mg

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    This post was originally published in December 2016.

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    1. Donna says

      October 16, 2022 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      I didn’t have chickpeas, so used used borlotti beans, and I didn’t have basil so I used coriander. Just shows how easily adaptable a good shakshuka is as it was delicious!!!

      Reply
    2. Marybeth @ My Fearless Kitchen says

      September 23, 2017 at 1:29 am

      This looks great, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Krissy Allori says

      September 20, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      That meal looks like heaven. YUM!

      Reply
    4. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      September 19, 2017 at 10:28 pm

      I love chickpeas. This is an awesome meatless dish!!

      Reply
    5. MegUnprocessed says

      September 19, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      What a pretty dish!

      Reply
    6. Lauren Gaskill says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      Love the kick of spice in this!

      Reply
    7. Sabrina | The Tomato Tart says

      December 18, 2016 at 6:29 am

      Oh my goodness!!! This look amazing. I love the flavor combo on this dish. Yum!!

      Reply
    8. swathi says

      December 18, 2016 at 12:40 am

      I like your chickpea shakusha,, I know chickpea and tomato and spices go together as I make curry with them. Love this shakshuka, I may try it.

      Reply
    9. littlesunnykitchen says

      December 18, 2016 at 12:25 am

      This shakshuka looks great! I usually go for a less spicy version, but I love the idea of adding fresh basil leaves!

      Reply
    10. kitchnwhisperer says

      December 17, 2016 at 11:52 pm

      What a great way to start the day. Full of protein and spice!

      Reply
    11. Platter Talk says

      December 17, 2016 at 11:01 pm

      I have bee seeing this dish all over the place but still haven't made it. I think that it would make a really good breakfast after I shovel the driveway... nice and hot!!!

      Reply
    12. bbqbastard says

      December 17, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      Shakshuka is delicious! Never used chickpeas in them! We have some leftovers so it might be a good moment to test this recipe! THanks for sharing!

      Reply
    13. Michelle Twin Mum says

      December 17, 2016 at 6:51 pm

      Wow, I've never had anything like this for breakfast before but it looks so tasty and good. Mich x

      Reply
    14. Rachel says

      December 17, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      This looks absolutely amazing and perfect for this really cold weather we have right now x

      Reply

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