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VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH CHICKPEAS

Published: Jul 30, 2022 · Modified: Jan 30, 2025 by Gari · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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This Vegan Shakshuka with Chickpeas is an easy recipe and requires minimal ingredients. Chickpeas are added in delicious tomato sauce along with spices. It can be served in breakfast or brunch with crusty bread of your choice.

Vegan Shakshuka served in a black skillet.

I used to enjoy it all time earlier with eggs. But now I don't like eating eggs much, so I thought of trying it with chickpeas. And I love it even more without any eggs. This recipe works great when made in a cast iron skillet. It brings a smoky flavor to the recipe.

The main flavor comes from the delicious tomato sauce. Next is just optional. You can add chickpeas, vegan eggs, tofu, etc., as per your preference.

If you like to include chickpeas in your diet, try my Chickpeas Curry, Chickpea Salad. or Sweet Potato & Chickpeas Hash.

The post contains Helpful Tips & Tricks to make Vegan Shakshuka with Chickpeas. But if you're in a hurry, you can also click "Jump to Recipe' under the Heading to go directly to the Recipe Card, or you can also click Recipe Card from the Table of Contents below.

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  • Why You'll LIKE This Recipe?
  • WHAT IS SHAKSHUKA?
  • INGREDIENTS & SUBS
  • HOW TO MAKE VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH CHICKPEAS
  • EXPERT TIPS
  • VARIATIONS
  • STORAGE
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • RELATED RECIPES
  • VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH CHICKPEAS

Why You'll LIKE This Recipe?

  1. It is easy and delicious and full of flavors.
  2. It can be made in under 30 minutes.
  3. It is versatile and can be served in breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
  4. It is plant-based and a great protein-rich recipe for those on a plant-based or vegan diet.
  5. Made from chickpeas so, a good source of protein.

WHAT IS SHAKSHUKA?

I don't know why it is called Shakshuka or where it came from, but it is a variety of tomato-based recipe that is topped with eggs which are then baked. Some say it came from Spain, and some claim it is an Israeli recipe. I don't have any definitive answer about where it came from, but it sure is a delicious recipe you can add to your meal.

Shakshuka is made by sauteeing onions and pepper, and then tomatoes and spices are added to make it saucy and tangy. Then that tomato-based sauce is topped with baked or fried eggs.

But to make it vegan, you can top it with baked tofu or tofu eggs or vegan eggs. I'm not much an egg person, so I make vegan shakshuka with chickpeas. And this is one of my favorite recipes.

Taking a bite of vegan shakshuka with bread.

INGREDIENTS & SUBS

  1. CHICKPEAS: This is one of the main ingredients for the recipe. You can use canned chickpeas or dry chickpeas, boil them, and then use them in the recipe. You can also use black beans or green lentils too in the recipe.
  2. ONION & BELL PEPPERS: The base of the Shakshuka is made with onions and bell peppers. You can use bell peppers, long sweet peppers, or mini peppers in the recipe.
  3. TOMATOES: The sauce of chickpea shakshuka needs to be saucy, Tandy, and deep red in color. So you can use canned diced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes.
  4. SPICES: I have made this shakshuka recipe Indian-style. So I have used Paprika (red chili powder), roasted cumin powder, and garam masala.
  5. GARNISH: You can garnish with chopped basil leaves or cilantro.
  6. ADD-ONS: You can also add vegan eggs or tofu eggs. Or you can also add grilled or spiced tofu slices.

See the recipe card for quantities.

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH CHICKPEAS

**For the full recipe, check the recipe card below, but you refer here for step-by-step photo instructions.

Prepare Chickpeas:

Dry Chickpeas: Take ½ cup of chickpeas and soak it overnight or for 6-8 hours. Then, cook on a stove-top pressure cooker or in an Instant Pot for 30 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally & strain the water, and use chickpea in the recipe.

Canned Chickpeas: open the box of canned chickpeas and strain the liquid. Rinse the chickpeas couple of times.

Make Sauce:

In a cast iron skillet, add oil. When oil is hot, add chopped onion. Saute for 1-2 minutes, add chopped bell peppers, and saute for 1-2 minutes.

Add onion in a skillet.
Add bell peppers.

Then add garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Next, add canned diced tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes until they turn soft and mushy.

Add garlic.
Add tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes.

Add spices, including Paprika (or red chili powder), roasted cumin powder, and garam masala powder, and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Make Vegan Shakshuka:

Add spices.
Add chickpeas.

Add chickpeas and salt. Mix for 3-5 minutes until everything is combined correctly. Lastly, garnish with chopped basil leaves and stir.

EXPERT TIPS

  1. Make sure when you add chickpeas, they are incredibly soft & not hard or have a bite.
  2. When adding tomatoes, ensure most of the liquid is absorbed before adding spices or chickpeas. You need to make it saucy and tangy, so it tastes best when the sauce is less liquid.
  3. You can make the fresh flavor by adding basil leaves or cilantro.
  4. It tastes best when made in a big cast iron skillet. It brings a nice smoky flavor to the recipe.
  5. You can also add some chopped olive or walnut too in the recipe.
Vegna Shakshuka with a laddle.

VARIATIONS

  1. TOFU: You can also use grilled and spiced tofu in the recipe, along with chickpeas.
  2. VEGAN EGGS: You can also use Tofu eggs or Vegan eggs in the recipe.

STORAGE

I usually store leftover Vegan Chickpea Shakshuka in an air-tight container, and they last 3-5 days in the refrigerator. And for more extended storage, you can keep it in the freezer for 1-2 months. Then, when re-using, microwave it or heat it on the skillet. Usually, I don't get any leftovers, but if I do, I prefer to store them in the refrigerator.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

This Vegan Shakshuka is usually served in breakfast or brunch. Served it with crusty bread of your choice or pita bread. Pair it with Chai/ Masala Tea.

Served vegan shakshuka with bread on a black palte.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT TO SERVE VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH?

This Vegan Shakshuka is usually served in breakfast or brunch. Served it with crusty bread of your choice or pita bread. Pair it with Chai/ Masala Tea.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MENEMEN & SHAKSHUKA?

In Shakshuka, the eggs are cooked whole by placing them over the sauce and then baking. While in Menemen, the eggs are mixed with the sauce.

WHY IS SHAKSHUKA CALLED SHAKSHUKA?

Shakshuka means shaken or mixed. That's what we do to make the recipe. We add the ingredients, mix them, and cook at low heat to cook them.

IS IT HEALTHY?

Yes, it is healthy as it doesn't;t require a lot of oil, and eggs or protein-rich ingredients like tofu or chickpeas are added to make the dish healthy.

VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH TOFU?

Take extra firm tofu and press the tofu using a tofu press for 15-20 minutes. Then flavor it with turmeric powder, cayenne powder, salt & pepper. Then grill tofu on the pan until golden from all the sides and use it in the recipe.

Vegan Shakshuka with chickpeas garnished with basil leaves.

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Vegan Shakshuka served in a black skillet.

VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH CHICKPEAS

Gari
This Vegan Shakshuka with Chickpeas is an easy recipe and requires minimal ingredients. Chickpeas are added in delicious tomato sauce along with spices. It can be served in breakfast or brunch with crusty bread of your choice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 People
Calories 274 kcal

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • ½ Onion chopped
  • 1 Bell Pepper chopped
  • 14 oz can Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • Red Chili Powder or Paprika
  • 1 can Chickpeas
  • Salt & Pepper
  • ¼ cup Basil Leaves chopped
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Instructions
 

Prepare Chickpeas:

  • Dry Chickpeas: Take ½ cup of chickpeas and soak it overnight or for 6-8 hours. Then pressure cook and stove-top pressure cooker or in an Instant Pot for 30 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally & strain the water,and use chickpeas in the recipe.
    Canned Chickpeas: open the box of canned chickpeas and strain the liquid. Rinse the chickpeas couple of times.

Make Sauce:

  • In a cast iron skillet, add oil. When oil is hot, add chopped onion. Saute for 1-2 minutes and then add chopped bell peppers and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Then add garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Next, add canned diced tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes until they turn soft and mushy.
  • Add spices, including Paprika (or red chili powder), roasted cumin powder, and garam masala powder, and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Make Vegan Shakshuka:

  • Add chickpeas and salt. Mix for 3-5 minutes until everything is properly combined. Lastly, garnish with chopped basil leaves and stir. Serve with pita bread or your favorite crusty bread.

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Nutrition Facts
VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH CHICKPEAS
Serving Size
 
2 People
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
274
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
164
mg
55
%
Sodium
 
78
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
569
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
1595
IU
32
%
Vitamin C
 
47
mg
57
%
Calcium
 
70
mg
7
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Notes

TIPS
  1. Make sure when you add chickpeas, they are extremely soft & not hard or have a bite.
  2. When adding tomatoes, ensure most of the liquid is absorbed before adding spices or chickpeas. You need to make it saucy and tangy, so it tastes best when the sauce is less liquid.
  3. You can make the fresh flavor by adding basil leaves or cilantro.
  4. It tastes best when made in a big cast iron skillet. It brings a nice smoky flavor to the recipe.
  5. You can also add some chopped olive or walnut too in the recipe.
STORAGE
I usually store leftover Vegan Chickpea Shakshuka in an air-tight container, and they last 3-5 days in the refrigerator. And for longer storage, you can store it in the freezer for 1-2 months. When re-using, microwave it or heat it on the skillet. Usually, I don't get any leftovers, but if I do, I prefer to store in the refrigerator.
WHAT TO SERVE IT WITH?
This Vegan Shakshuka is usually served in breakfast or brunch. Served it with crusty bread of your choice or pita bread. Pair it with Chai/ Masala Tea.
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